Donald “Gene” Murphy
Girard – Gene Murphy 91, of Girard, IL passed away Wednesday Dec. 26, 2012 at Sunrise Manor, Virden, IL.
Gene was born Nov. 7, 1921 in Chandlerville, IL a son of Rufus and Grace (Sowers) Murphy. He married Betty Irene Fahs June 2, 1946 in Auburn, IL. Gene farmed and raised Angus cattle his whole life and was a member of the Farm Bureau active in the Extension Council and 4 H. He was a member and former secretary of the Illinois Angus Association and the Illinois Valley and Southwestern Angus Association.
Surviving Gene is his daughter, Marie Ellen Caldwell of Palatine, IL, his son Glenn E. Murphy of Girard, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Gene in death were his parents, his wife, Betty Murphy, his brothers, Hesten and Jay Murphy and his sisters, Patricia Randazzo and Mary Pushel.
Visitation for Gene will be from 10 a.m. until Noon Sat. Dec. 29, 2012 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Girard, IL. Funeral services will be at Noon at the funeral home with Rev. Terry Turner officiating and burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Virden, IL. Memorials may be made to the Girard Fire Department or Prairieland Ambulance.
LaDonna Watret says:
I didnt know Gene very long , But i got to know him ant Sunrise . He was a great pleasure to be around. I will miss him . My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Gene .
27th December 2012 at 7:44 pm
Susan Wright Dalby says:
Marie, sorry to hear of your dad’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Susan Wright Dalby
27th December 2012 at 10:03 am
Gary Drake says:
Marie – I hope you find peace at this time of loss and sadness. My thoughts are with you.
27th December 2012 at 9:23 am