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David Murphey Obituary

David G. Murphey VIRGINIA BEACH - David G. Murphey, 84, passed away at home Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. Born in Butler, Pa., to the late Ethel and Rolland Murphey, David was retired from Armco Steel Corporation, where he was a bricklayer for 21 years. He was a member of Scott Memorial United Methodist Church. David was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, Ruth H. Ihlenfeld Murphey, and is survived by two daughters, Carla Murphey Morrisette and husband Alan and Mariann Murphey Goliff and husband Keith, all of Virginia Beach; six grandchildren, Adam and Annie Morrisette of Old Town, Maine, Katrina Walters of Butler, Pa., Jacob and Marena Murphey and Janna Goliffall of Virginia Beach; nieces and nephews, and four sisters-in-law. He was also predeceased by his son, Bud Murphey; grandson, Shawn Murphey; and brother, Clair Murphey. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Scott Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Price officiating. Interment will be private in Princess Anne Memorial Park. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2010.

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Sandie Swigart

November 19, 2010

My Mother, Valda Glenn Warren, was David & Clair's cousin. She was very fond of both of them. She often spoke of the good times they had camping together in their grandparents (Mayme & S. Watson Young) touring car. My sympathy to the family on your loss. Sandie Warren Swigart.

Linda Vanderzee-Sloan

November 19, 2010

Marianne, My sincere sympathy with the passing of your father.. My prayers are with you..

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