Raymond Lee
Murphy
February 18, 1936 - February 6, 2025
Raymond Lee Murphy, 88, of Florence, passed away February 6, 2025. Visitation will be Monday, February 10 at Williams Funeral Home from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. The service will start at noon with Gary Lovette and Wayne Woods officiating and burial following in Greenview Memorial Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Myrtle Murphy; brothers, Floyd Murphy and Earl Murphy; sisters, Mildred Perkins, Louise Clemmons, Mary Ruth Farley; niece, Brenda Murphy; nephew, Darryl Murphy; granddaughter, Wendy Murphy.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Barbara Ann Murphy; children, Ronald L. Murphy (Brenda), James R. Murphy (Lydia), Phillip D. Murphy (Barbara); brothers, Johnny Wayne (Sue) Murphy of Summerville, South Carolina. Additional survivors include grandchildren Stephanie Flanagan (Josh), Cassy Hill, Kesha Durham (Casey), Zack McDonald (Kelli), Savannah Michael (Isaac), Chris Murphy (Caroline), John Murphy; great-grandchildren
Brooke Crunk, Lexie Murphy, Karley Hill, McKenzie Hill, Ella McDonald, Archer McDonald, Mable Durham, Hudson Miller, Lincoln McDonald, Mila McDonald, and
Preston Michael.
Mr. Murphy had a passion for playing bluegrass music. He worked as a machinist at Local 65 and was an active member of the Church of Christ. In addition to his work, he was a dedicated farmer and took great pleasure in making molasses.
Pallbearers are Chris Murphy, John Murphy, Terry Butler, Tommy Butler, Dewayne Wear, Josh Flanagan, Zack McDonald, and Sammy Givens.
The family would like to thank Dr. Timothy Ashley and Dr. Ty Ashley. Also thank you to Gentiva Hospice, Sonny and Nina Hargett.
Visitation
February 10, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Williams Funeral Home 1950 Helton Drive Florence, AL
Funeral
February 10, 2025
12:00 pm
Williams Funeral Home 1950 Helton Drive Florence, AL
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4 Comments on “Raymond Lee Murphy”
Dear Murphy family,
I’m sorry to read of your loved one’s passing, and may all find comfort in our Lord’s word during this time of sadness.
In John 11:23-26, “Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”.
The above scripture is a wonderful promise from our Lord Jesus, and those who have passed on are now in the care of our Lord God, who has shown his love for us through his Beloved Son.
Rest in peace, dear brother; your reward is waiting.
God’s continued blessings be upon you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of time spent with Uncle Raymond as a child. It has been many years since I last saw him, but I will never forget him. May all of my cousins and their families find comfort in God’s peace. Uncle Raymond is with God now and reunited with all who went before him. We will see him again in heaven.
My prayers are with you all. Lexi we love you and hope the memories yall made last forever. I know how much you loved and took care of him. And how he loved and cared for you.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Tim. 7-8
You will continue to make him proud ❤️🙏🏼
I will always remember uncle Raymond giving us nieces and nephews wriggles spearmint gum as a kid. When we came home to Florence ( Papa’s and Grandmother Murphy’s house) everyone was there and us kids were catching lighting bugs! Love u uncle Raymond and family! Sunny’s youngest Kirstie ❤️