George Humphrey Obituary

Age - 55

September 12, 2023

La Porte, IN

George Washington Humphrey III, 55, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 9:39 a. m. , Thursday, September 7, 2023, at his home. George was born August 31, 1968, in La Porte, to George Humphrey Jr. (AKA Peanut) and Marilyn (Steiner) Tindle. George was a life-long resident of the area, and enjoyed many things. A few of those include cookouts with family and friends, Nascar, watching the Cubs play, and bag throwing games. George is survived by his son, Brett Tanksley; his canine companion, Jersey Girl; three siblings, Michael (Jan) Humphrey, John Humphrey, and Maxi (Kyle) Shultz; three step-siblings, Lynn (Kim) Tindle, Marty Tindle, and Gina Bernacchi; uncle, Stanley Steiner; six nieces and nephews; and 12 grand-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, George Jr. and Sandy Humphrey; his step-father, R. T. Tindle, maternal grandparents, Arlie and Dorothy Steiner; paternal grandparents, George Sr. and Colleen Humphrey; and uncle, George Steiner. Cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd. , La Porte, (219) 362-3100, is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www. LakeviewFHC. com. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of George Washington Humphrey III.

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