Basil C. Humphrey 83 of Memphis Missouri passed away at home in rural Scotland County on March 25 2010.The son of Dewey and Chleo Clark Humphrey Basil was born on May 5 1926 near Bible Grove Missouri. He attended grade school at Bible Grove Crow and Cone and high school in Memphis Missouri.Basil joined the US Army and served in the Pacific theater under General McArthur.On June 6 1948 he was united in marriage to Faye Rice. They lived and farmed in Scotland and Clark Counties.Sadly Faye passed away February 29 2008. Basil also mourned the death of his sister Wanda Shelley and his grandson Matthew Lucas Humphrey who died in infancy.Those left to honor his memory are his children Stanley Humphrey of Memphis Missouri and Robin Humphrey and spouse David Hall of Holt Missouri four grandchildren: Erin Miller of Baring Missouri Bruce Humphrey and his wife Lacey of Memphis Missouri Ryan Hilpert and his wife Katie of Rolla Missouri Kris Hilpert of Columbia Missouri and eight great grandchildren: Zach Snelling Trevor Snelling Analise Miller Cody Miller Aayla Humphrey Hope Hilpert Dustin Hilpert and Dylan Hilpert. A visitation will begin at twelve noon March 28 2010 at the Memphis Funeral Home until the beginning of the funeral service at 2 P.M. The service will be officiated by Pastor Dan Hite and instrumental musician will be Sarah Myers. Burial will follow the service in Brock Cemetery in rural Scotland County. Casket bearers will be Stanley Humphrey David Hall Bruce Humphrey Jon Humphrey Ryan Hilpert and Kris Hilpert. Graveside military honors will be accorded by the Wallace W. Gillespie VFW Memorial Post #4958.Memorials may be made to the Brock Cemetery or the Scotland County Health Department and may be left at or mailed to the Memphis Funeral Home 378 South Market Street Memphis Missouri 63555. Online condolences may be made to Basils family via mmphisfh@nemr.net.