Robert Allen Humphries (Bob/Plumber Bob)

16th March 1931 - 4th September 2024
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St Andrews Presbyterian Church
114 Manse Street
Invercargill
Monday 9 September 2024, 1:00PM

HUMPHRIES Robert Allen (Bob/Plumber Bob)
16-3-1931 – 4-9-2024


Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 4th September 2024, in his 94th year.
Dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen.
Loved father and father in law of Simon, Megan and Mark Pope, and Cameron.
Loved Grandad of Lydia, Caitlin, Connor and Gemma.
Loved brother and brother in law of Frank* and Colleen* Howard, Don* and Nisha, Billy* and Rose, and Cathie and Mike* Rooney.
Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
A service will be held to celebrate Bob’s life on Monday 9th September 2024, 1pm in St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 114 Manse Street Invercargill.
Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow.
Bob will be resting at his home from Friday to Sunday.
Donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Bob’s service.
Messages to Bob’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

Messages

Well done, good and faithful servant, gone to do the plumbing in the heavenly mansions! I remember Bob and his red Ford Falcon from our days at St Andrews in the 1960s and our summer holidays spent in the stripey Humphries tent. I will miss Bob's staunch support whenever I posted photos of old Fords on Facebook. The Moore family send their condolences and will cherish our fond memories of Bob.
Stephen Moore, Christchurch
Bob would have been the best boss’s and mentor you could get as an apprentice
PhillipHowden apprentice 1976-81
Condolences to family and friends
PhillipHowden , Perth WA
I was an apprentice plumber under Bob in 1966
A great Boss, and a kind gentlemen
My sympathy to his family.
Malcolm Battock, The Gap Brisbane
I was an apprentice plumber under Bob in 1966
A great Boss, and a kind gentlemen
My sympathy to his family.
Malcolm Battock, The Gap Brisbane
Sorry to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. Was very pleased we all had the Friday dinner when I was home in June. I have had a mini pav tonight in Bob's honour!
Claire MacKenzie, London
Thank you Uncle Bob for so many great memories and I will always remember and treasure your wisdom and wonderful southern hospitality.. rest in peace.
Andrew Mackenzie, Auckland