While attending Mid-South Bible Institute, he met his future wife, Betty Jane Stewart. They were married and spent 60 wonderful years together, being blessed with the gift of two beloved children, Holly and Timothy, and serving faithfully together in the Lord's ministry.
In later years, Mr. Murphey enjoyed a long relationship working in the grocery business with Carlton Morris and Gary Markle. Before his death, he could be seen weekly working at Fred's Discount Store where he served many friends, relatives and neighbors. He genuinely loved people and could often be heard greeting cheerfully those with whom he came in contact.
Mr. Murphey is survived by his wife, Betty S. Murphey; his daughter, Holly Staton; his son, Timothy; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Daniel; great granddaughter, Claire - plus a soon to be arriving new great granddaughter to Stephanie and Adam Smalley.
Mr. Murphey was recently preceded in death by his eldest sister, Mrs. Eldona Gay. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Inez Alexander and two brothers, Elmo Murphey and Cole Murphey.
Those honored to serve as casket bearers will be Daniel Staton, Billy Reeves, John Alexander, Gary Markle, Bill Rodgers, Mike Bullock and Adam Smalley.
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While attending Mid-South Bible Institute, he met his future wife, Betty Jane Stewart. They were married and spent 60 wonderful years together, being blessed with the gift of two beloved children, Holly and Timothy, and serving faithfully together in the Lord's ministry.
In later years, Mr. Murphey enjoyed a long relationship working in the grocery business with Carlton Morris and Gary Markle. Before his death, he could be seen weekly working at Fred's Discount Store where he served many friends, relatives and neighbors. He genuinely loved people and could often be heard greeting cheerfully those with whom he came in contact.
Mr. Murphey is survived by his wife, Betty S. Murphey; his daughter, Holly Staton; his son, Timothy; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Daniel; great granddaughter, Claire - plus a soon to be arriving new great granddaughter to Stephanie and Adam Smalley.
Mr. Murphey was recently preceded in death by his eldest sister, Mrs. Eldona Gay. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Inez Alexander and two brothers, Elmo Murphey and Cole Murphey.
Those honored to serve as casket bearers will be Daniel Staton, Billy Reeves, John Alexander, Gary Markle, Bill Rodgers, Mike Bullock and Adam Smalley.
Provided by Peebles Funeral Home
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