Carel Tracy Humme, of Williamsburg, died May 16, 2014, at the age of 85.
Mr. Humme was active in the Episcopal church his entire life, most recently as a member of Bruton Parish Episcopal Church as a lay reader. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel with 30 years of service. He continued his career as the chief flight instructor at Ft. Eustis and the Williamsburg Jamestown Airport. He had a true passion for flying and playing his Martin guitar.
He attended the Virginia Military Institute and is a graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He was a member of the Military Officers Association and the VFW and Order Daedalians. He also served as president and secretary of the James-York Exchange and worked the last five years at Jamestown Island.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Alice; son, William Carel Humme; daughters, Patricia Lawry Gill (William) and Pamela Tracy Colonna (David); grandchildren, Sarah, Jesse, Ben, Sharon and Isaac; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jean Stutsman.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, 331 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Mr. Humme will be laid to rest following the services at Bruton Parish Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to JAARS, P.O. Box 248, Waxhaw, NC, 28173.
Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.
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