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Robert Murphree Obituary
He was preceded in death by his first wife, June Lassiter Murphree, to whom he was married for 51 years; and his parents, Robert Lee Murphree, Sr. and Evelyn Watkins Murphree and W.C. and Helen Lassiter.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Murphree, whom he married in March 2011; his daughters, Julee Murphree Lovelace of Jackson, Tenn. and Sharon Murphree Mozingo of Tuscaloosa; his son, Robert Lee Murphree, III of Tuscaloosa; his stepdaughter, Dianne Murphy; his stepson, David Shaw of Tuscaloosa; his sister, Patricia Murphree Landers of Decatur; his brother, Jimmy Murphree of Dothan; and his grandchildren, Lauren and Chris Lovelace of Jackson, Tenn., Katie Bennett of Coker, Douglas Killough and Garrett Mozingo of Tuscaloosa, and Tag Shaw, Lizzie Shaw, and Erin Murphy, all of Tuscaloosa.
Mr. Murphree was born in Birmingham on July 12, 1937. He was educated in Tuscaloosa City Schools and graduated in 1955 from Palo Alto, Calif. High School. He was active in the National Guard, attended the University of Alabama and Livingston University (now the University of West Alabama), and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 34 years. He thoroughly enjoyed doing genealogical research. He also had a keen wit and a sharp tongue. He loved his children, grandchildren, and newly acquired children and grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Gene Carnes, Chris Lovelace, Douglas Killough, Garrett Mozingo, Mike Mozingo, and Tag Shaw.
Honorary pallbearers are Charles Bowling, Ken Lagrone, Dr. Ross Vaughn, Dr. Jeanne Lipscomb, Dr. Charles Gross, Dr. David Hinton, employees of Tuscaloosa Credit Union, U.S. Postal Service, DCH Respiratory Care, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Butler, and Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of West Alabama and DCH Cancer Center.
Condolences may be offered at www.heritagechapeltuscaloosa.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Frank Lassiter
December 27, 2011
I was so sorry to hear just today of Bobby's passing. He was such a pleasure to be around. He was the one who always made the effort to stay connected to the Lassiter family and I appreciate it so much. He was a better historian of our family than I will ever be. We'll surely miss him.
Richard & Peggy Webster
December 18, 2011
Love to all Bob's family and friends from Richard and Peggy Webster.
Peggy Gay Morgan Webster
December 18, 2011
Bob was one of the managers at the Tuscaloosa Post Office when I began my career in 1967. No only was he knowlegable, he was always fair. My lasting memory of him will be his smile ~ his smile said it all. I was also priveledged to have known June, who was a fine woman, beautiful from the inside out, and Marilyn, who brought him so much happiness. To say he will be missed by all who knew him is an understatement. Wishing his family, extended family, friends and aquaintences heartfelt condolences. Those of us who love each other in the Lord NEVER say "good-bye" for the last time." I take some solace in that he is more alive now than he has EVER been! Love and Prayers to all, Peggy Gay Morgan Webster
Charles & Sondra Bowling
December 15, 2011
Bob was not only a great person, but from childhood, was the kind of friend who was always there in time of need. He loved and cherished his family and friends. He will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Keep those grand memories of fun times with Bob in your hearts forever.
Harold W. Givens
December 15, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robert will be missed by many and especially by his fellow warriors of the 31st Armor Bde Alumni Association at the Cracker Barrel each monthly breakfast..
31st Brigade Alumni Association
Sharon Murphree Mozingo
December 15, 2011
I am very proud to have this man as my Dad and very lucky to be his daughter. I thank him for everything he taught and gave me for the last 50 years; Especially the love and kisses.
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