Frederick S. Humphries Obituary – Death, Cause Of Death, Funeral: “The Florida A&M University (FAMU) family mourns the loss of former President Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D. Dr. Humphries died at his home in Orlando, Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was 85.”
Friends and other affected persons mourn the death of Former Florida A&M University President Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, 85, who died at his home in Orlando, Thursday, June 24, 2021.
InsideEko is yet to confirm Frederick S. Humphries’ cause of death as no health issues, accident or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Humphries so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Frederick S. Humphries
Below are some of the statements shared across social media users’ timelines on the death of Humphries.
It is with great sadness that I have to share that the family of Dr. Frederick S. Humphries reported on this evening that he has made his transition. Our sincerest prayers for all mourning the loss of such a great man. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤙🏾🤙🏾 #BN #APA #FAMU #TSU pic.twitter.com/0tbUfEOAEg
— John B. Riley Jr. (@MrSnoopyMan) June 25, 2021
It is with great sadness that I have to share that the family of Dr. Frederick S. Humphries reported on this evening that he has made his transition. Our sincerest prayers for all mourning the loss of such a great man. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤙🏾🤙🏾 #BN #APA #FAMU #TSU pic.twitter.com/0tbUfEOAEg
— John B. Riley Jr. (@MrSnoopyMan) June 25, 2021
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) family mourns the loss of former President Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D. Dr. Humphries died at his home in Orlando, Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was 85. pic.twitter.com/77ui6WAjcF
— FAMU College of Law (@FAMULaw) June 25, 2021
R.I.P. Dr. Humphries 🐍🧡💚
Dear Family & Friends,
It is with great difficulty and emotion that I share with you that my father, Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, former President of FAMU & TSU passed away this evening, June 24th. Please know that he transitioned peacefully. pic.twitter.com/nJkSsBPYCV— Edwina Hall (@econniechung) June 25, 2021
FAMU Mourns the Passing of Former President Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr. – FAMU Forward
— Estella Gray (@EstellaGray) June 25, 2021
Tonight @FAMU_1887 we lost a great giant of a man! Our 8th President, Dr. Frederick S. Humphries has transitioned to the land of the ancestors 🌍! President from 1985-2001, many great things happened incl #FAMU was named TIME Mag 1997 “College of the Year” 🎉 #Rattlers pic.twitter.com/krcIT7P3U8
— Absolut.LIBRA (@LibraAbsolut) June 25, 2021
💔🙏🏽💔 R.I.P. to my beloved #FAMU #President 🧡💚🐍#WellDone Dr. Humphries
RP@famu_1887 The #FAMUly mourns the loss of former President #Frederick S. #Humphries, Sr., Ph.D. Dr. Humphries died in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was 85.⠀#FrederickHumphries pic.twitter.com/uUQkhLgB3u— Ms. Alisa Wright (@AlisaWright) June 25, 2021
Former Florida A&M University President Dr. Frederick S. Humphries died at his home in Orlando Thursday. He was 85.
— ABC 27 (@abc27) June 25, 2021
Praying for the family and friends of former @FAMU_1887 President Dr. Frederick S. Humphries. The legacy that Dr. Humphries left on the campus of FAMU will be everlasting.
— Mayor John E. Dailey (@MayorOfTLH) June 25, 2021
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) family mourns the loss of former President Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D. Dr. Humphries died at his home in Orlando, Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was 85. @WESH pic.twitter.com/JGwvYBpCUr
— Gail Paschall-Brown (@gpbwesh) June 25, 2021
Rest in Power Dr. Frederick S. Humphries 1935-2021! 8th #FAMU 🍊🐍 President 1985-2001…. Has gone home to glory ✊🏾! This great man wasn’t just a president…. He genuinely cared about us students and our success ! #Rattlers #COLAC “Excellence With Caring” @FAMU_1887 pic.twitter.com/aICFiBx9O0
— Absolut.LIBRA (@LibraAbsolut) June 25, 2021
“We have been informed of the unfortunate passing of Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, the eighth president of Florida A&M University. The dark clouds have indeed gathered on the horizon. Dr. Humphries is one of FAMU’s favorite sons.” —Larry Robinson, Ph.D., FAMU President @WESH pic.twitter.com/cUftNec58R
— Gail Paschall-Brown (@gpbwesh) June 25, 2021
Wishing a peaceful homegoing to Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, President Emeritus of @FAMU_1887, and condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
May he forever rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ZPEA4qhTHO— Jim Rosica (@JimRosicaFL) June 25, 2021
Tonight, the #FAMUly is mourning the loss of former President Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., Ph.D. Dr. Humphries died in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was 85.
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) June 25, 2021
…visionary, and innovative administrator, and admired public servant.
“We have been informed of the unfortunate passing of Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, the eighth president of Florida A&M University. The dark clouds have indeed gathered on the horizon…
— FloridaA&MUniversity (@FAMU_1887) June 25, 2021
RIH to one of the greatest university presidents in history. He made FAMU the institution that wowed me when I stepped foot on its campus 21 years ago. God bless the legacy of Dr. Frederick S. Humphries! #FAMU #FAMUForever #COLAC #WhentheDarkCloudsGather pic.twitter.com/IuZbwrnLEM
— Errol Allen II (@eaduce) June 25, 2021
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