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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Paul Murphey
Paul
Murphey
April 27, 1934 – October 18, 2021
Paul Murphey's Obituary
Paul Dudley Murphey, born April 27, 1934, arrived "Home, Safe" on October 18, 2021.
Paul was born in Hollywood, CA to Earl James and Anna Dudley (Woodhal) Murphey.
He was proud to serve his country in the US Army in Germany and Korea. Drafted out of high school in 1953, he reenlisted until being honorably discharged in 1963 with the rank of SP5. During his enlistment he earned his associate degree in psychology in 1961 from Glendale College.
He lay-pastored a small church in Dwarf, KY, worked for General Motors and retired from Lake City Forge as a quality controller.
He felt privileged to serve in his churches; he loved music and enjoyed singing and playing guitar. He enjoyed astronomy and stargazing with his telescope and practicing photography.
Serving as president of the youth group at First Baptist Church of Burbank CA, he met Gertrude "Trudy" May Darge; they married February 22, 1964, at First Baptist Church of Hazel Park, MI.
She survives him with their four children: David (Lori, deceased) Murphey; Beverly (Steven) Hall; Brian (Jennifer) Murphey; and Michael (Candy) Murphey.
He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren: Alyssa and Brendan Murphey; Joshua and Ronnie (deceased) Hall; Bethaney (fiancee Kelsey Bouchard) Murphey, Kristen (fiance Jacob Woltjer) Murphey, and Katherine Murphey; Kelsie and Maylia Murphey, Courtney (Cameron) Stafford, Trevor (fiancee Kaylan DeWard) Howard and Carissa Howard. He also regrets to leave his great-grandchildren Luka Woltjer, Noah Bouchard (to-be Murphey), Rylen Stafford, Maddie & Grayson Howard.
His stepsister Patricia (Gordon, deceased, grandnephew Robbie and family) Markle still abide in Corona Del Mar, CA.
His parents and his brother Earl "Joaquin" Murphey and sister Doris Glenn Williams preceded him in death. His stepmother Vera Penrod-Murphey and stepbrother Wayne Murphey have also died.
Devoted to God he was a founding member of Faith Fellowship Church of Irons, MI where he will be remembered Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 11:00am, Pastor Duane Costello will officiate. Visitation will start at 10:00am, fellowship and a meal will follow the service. He has been cremated; he will be laid to rest during a private family graveside service at Eden Township cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Faith Fellowship Church to continue the work of the Body of Christ on earth.
Paul was born in Hollywood, CA to Earl James and Anna Dudley (Woodhal) Murphey.
He was proud to serve his country in the US Army in Germany and Korea. Drafted out of high school in 1953, he reenlisted until being honorably discharged in 1963 with the rank of SP5. During his enlistment he earned his associate degree in psychology in 1961 from Glendale College.
He lay-pastored a small church in Dwarf, KY, worked for General Motors and retired from Lake City Forge as a quality controller.
He felt privileged to serve in his churches; he loved music and enjoyed singing and playing guitar. He enjoyed astronomy and stargazing with his telescope and practicing photography.
Serving as president of the youth group at First Baptist Church of Burbank CA, he met Gertrude "Trudy" May Darge; they married February 22, 1964, at First Baptist Church of Hazel Park, MI.
She survives him with their four children: David (Lori, deceased) Murphey; Beverly (Steven) Hall; Brian (Jennifer) Murphey; and Michael (Candy) Murphey.
He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren: Alyssa and Brendan Murphey; Joshua and Ronnie (deceased) Hall; Bethaney (fiancee Kelsey Bouchard) Murphey, Kristen (fiance Jacob Woltjer) Murphey, and Katherine Murphey; Kelsie and Maylia Murphey, Courtney (Cameron) Stafford, Trevor (fiancee Kaylan DeWard) Howard and Carissa Howard. He also regrets to leave his great-grandchildren Luka Woltjer, Noah Bouchard (to-be Murphey), Rylen Stafford, Maddie & Grayson Howard.
His stepsister Patricia (Gordon, deceased, grandnephew Robbie and family) Markle still abide in Corona Del Mar, CA.
His parents and his brother Earl "Joaquin" Murphey and sister Doris Glenn Williams preceded him in death. His stepmother Vera Penrod-Murphey and stepbrother Wayne Murphey have also died.
Devoted to God he was a founding member of Faith Fellowship Church of Irons, MI where he will be remembered Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 11:00am, Pastor Duane Costello will officiate. Visitation will start at 10:00am, fellowship and a meal will follow the service. He has been cremated; he will be laid to rest during a private family graveside service at Eden Township cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Faith Fellowship Church to continue the work of the Body of Christ on earth.
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Funeral Services for Paul Murphey
Service
October
23
Faith Fellowship Church of Irons Michigan
Starts at 11:00 am
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