George Kenneth Humes, 90, passed away Monday December 22, 2025 at Signature Health Care in Tompkinsville, KY, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 18, 1935 in Monroe County, a son of the late Anna Lee Humes.
Kenneth, often called George by his friends, was well known around town. He was a gifted carpenter, turning out beautiful pieces of furniture, or just lending a hand helping others build what was needed. Later he worked for the Monroe County School System as a custodian and then as a groundskeeper, until his retirement. Kenneth was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed bluegrass music and for many years could be found on Sunday evenings next to his radio listening to a local Bluegrass Radio Show. Kenneth was a kind, soft-spoken man; a wonderful husband, father, and papa that will be dearly missed by his family.
SURVIVORS:
His beloved wife of 48 years: Mary Scott Coots of Tompkinsville
1 daughter: Peggy (and Edward) Hopkins of Tompkinsville
2 sons: Mark (and Kelly) Coots of Russell Springs, and Joe (and Stephania) Coots of Glasgow
13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren & several bonus grandchildren
Several nieces & nephews
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Clair Welch; a brother, Gee Humes; and three granddaughters: Heather McMillian, Amber Bryant and Melanie Turner.
Funeral Service: Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Yokley Trible Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, KY with Matt Ethridge and Mark Coots officiating
Burial: Old Mt. Herman Cemetery
Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Friday at Yokley Trible Funeral Home
Donations suggested to the Old Mt. Herman Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Edward Hopkins, Jerod Hopkins, Josh Hopkins, Jackson Coots, Brendan Coots, and Evan Coots
Arrangements for George Kenneth Humes are under the direction of Yokley-Trible Funeral Home.
