George Murphy
On Thursday morning, Feb. 13, 2020, George Murphy passed away in his sleep at the age of 89.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Wanda Murphy; daughter, Debra Jamerson of Churubusco; son, Michael (Rose) Murphy of Fort Wayne; daughter-in-law, Linda Murphy of Brandenburg, Ky.; brother, Gene (Carol) Murphy of Syracuse; sister, Maryanna Leitch of Churubusco; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven W. Murphy; brothers, Estel Murphy and LeRoy Murphy; and sister, Linda Hontz.
A gathering of family and friends will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Samuel Mills officiating. Burial to follow at Thorn Cemetery.
Memorials may be given in his memory to Big Lake Church of God, Cancer Services of North East Indiana or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.