| − | Humphreys was born in [[Kansas City]], [[Missouri]], to T. J. and Edna Humphreys. In 1940, he launched his studies at Texas Tech but was sidelined by service in the [[United States Army]] Medical Corps during [[World War II]]. He served with the 34th Infantry Division in [[Great Britain]], [[North Africa]], and [[Italy]].<ref name=find>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5420/is_200707/ai_n21291525|title=Honorary Director Jim Humphreys Dies|publisher=''The Cattleman''|date=July 2007|accessdate=November 19, 2019}}</ref> | + | Humphreys was born in [[Kansas City]], [[Missouri]], to T. J. and Edna Humphreys. In 1940, he launched his studies at Texas Tech but was sidelined by service in the [[United States Army]] Medical Corps during [[World War II]]. He served with the 34th Infantry Division in [[Great Britain]], [[North Africa]], and [[Italy]].<ref name=find>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5420/is_200707/ai_n21291525|title=Honorary Director Jim Humphreys Dies|publisher=''The Cattleman''|date=July 2007|accessdate=July 15, 2007; no longer on-line.}}</ref> |
| − | In 1947, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry.<ref name=obit/> | + | In 1947, Humphreys earned his Bachelor of Science degree in animal husbandry.<ref name=obit/> |