Jerry Dean Murphy Sr.

1934 - 2012

Jerry Dean Murphy Sr. obituary, 1934-2012, Charleston, WV

BORN

1934

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery

450 Courthouse Road

Princeton, West Virginia

Jerry Murphy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2012.

PRINCETON-Jerry Dean Murphy, Sr., 78, of Charleston, WV, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Charleston General Hospital in Charleston, WV.

Born May 8, 1934 in Gary, WV, Jerry was the son of the late Daniel H. Murphy and Flora (Hanks) Murphy. He was a retired police officer who faithfully served his country with the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Marjorie Rice Murphy, son Jerry Dean Murphy, Jr. and two brothers and five sisters. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Cheryl Cook of Cross Lanes, WV, six grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Graveside rites for Jerry will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV with Reverend Casper Dalton, Jr. officiating.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.roselawnfuneral.com.

Services entrusted to Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV.

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December 5, 2012

Cheryl and Buzzy:

With Our Deepest Sympathy and our Thoughts and Prayers.
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God Bless,
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