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Fred Murphy Obituary

Fred Lee Murphy Sr., 85, of Roanoke, Va., died on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Funeral services will be held noon on Monday, October 27, 2008, at Williams Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27, 2008.

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Charles Ray, III

October 28, 2008

Our prayers are with the Murphy family during this time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Naomi Hickman

October 27, 2008

To The Murphy Family:

Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal; Love leaves a memory that on one can steal.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Naomi E. Hickman and Family, James E. Tolliver and Family, Christopher and Tomeka Davis and Family.

Sharon (Sweetenberg) Wallace

October 27, 2008

To the Murphy Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes to out to you all. I had much respect for Mr. Murphy as he was a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed. May God continue to keep you and bless you during your time of sorrow. I love and miss you all and keeping you in my prayers.

James Simpson

October 25, 2008

To The Murphy Family,

My heart goes out to you on your loss of Mr. Murphy. God has taken a special person and he loved his family, friends and most of all the Lord Our Saviour. I will keep you in my prayers always.

Becky (Turner) Jackson

October 24, 2008

Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Matt. 5:4. As you remember your father and grandfather his love of family, kind, gentle and giving heart. May GOD continue to bless each of you. May his love continue to guide and shelter you and may your lasting love for him help heal your grieving hearts. I love you and I'm praying for you and with you. What a blessing it was in my life to have known him.

Judy Havner

October 24, 2008

To the Murphy family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by God's word. "for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." May the peace of God rest upon you. Prayerfully thinking of you.

Kenneth Wooten

October 23, 2008

Renee, Ted, Joyce, John & family,

May God be with you during your time of sorrow. Mr. Murphy was a God-fearing, strong Christian and he will be missed, just know that he is free of pain, heartache & the cares of this old world. If there is anything you need don't hesitiate to call.

Kenneth Wooten & family
Mike & Donna, Tony & Tonya, Robert, & Dennis Wooten

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