W. J. Murphey, 92, of the Greens Chapel community, died Friday, February 4, 2022 in Muhlenberg County. Born November 16, 1929 in Muhlenberg County, the son of Justus William Murphey and Alice Bell Crick Murphey. He was the owner of Murphey Machine Company, an Army veteran who served during the Korean War, and a farmer for all of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Bobbie Lea Bethel Murphey in 1963, his second wife, Clifty Jane Felty Murphey in 1999, and three brothers Cleo Murphey, Joe Murphey, and Lawson Murphey.
Survivors include his children, Jeffery L. (Edna) Murphey of Philpot, Bonnie (Mike) Givens of Bowling Green, Marvin Murphey of Dunmor, Julie (Greg) Davis of Skiatook, Okla., Nathan (Becky) Murphey of Mt. Washington, Kathy (Roger Gordon) Vanderpool of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Samantha Tucker, Abby Wilson, Laura Washington, Jonathan Murphey, Allison Murphey; great grandchildren, Allie, Caleb, Carter, Ariel, Beau; sisters, Peggy (Jimmy) Swan of Owensboro and Janice Spratt of Owensboro.
Funeral services will be Thursday, February 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, with Rev. Jeremy Teague officiating. Burial will follow in Greens Chapel Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be after 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral on Thursday, February 10 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net
