GREENVILLE, KY., W. J. Murphey, 92, of Greens Chapel community in Greenville passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, in Muhlenberg County. He was born in Muhlenberg County on November 16, 1929, the son of Justus William Murphey and Alice Bell Crick Murphey. He was the owner of Murphey Machine Company and a farmer for all of his life.
He was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was
He was preceded in death by his parents, his 1st wife Bobbie Lea Bethel Murphey in 1963, his 2nd wife Clifty Jane Felty Murphey in 1999, and 3 brothers Cleo Murphey, Joe Murphey, and Lawson Murphey.
He is survived by 6 children Jeffery L. (Edna) Murphey of Philpot, Bonnie (Mike) Givens of Bowling Green, Marvin Murphey of Dunmor, Julie (Greg) Davis of Skiatook, OK., Nathan (Becky) Murphey of Mt. Washington, and Kathy (Roger Gordon) Vanderpool of Bowling Green, 5 grandchildren Samantha Tucker, Abby Wilson, Laura Washington, Jonathan Murphey, and Allison Murphey, 5 great grandchildren Allie, Caleb, Carter, Ariel, and Beau, 2 sisters Peggy (Jimmy) Swan of Owensboro and Janice Spratt of Owensboro.
Visitation will be after 10:00 AM until time of funeral on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, KY with Rev. Jeremy Teague officiating. Burial will follow in Greens Chapel Cemetery in Greenville, KY.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net