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John A. Murphy Jr.

John Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, Jr. John A. Murphy Jr., 56, of Baltimore, Ohio, formerly of Jackson Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident in Columbus, Ohio. John was born on September 30, 1951 to John and Martha Evans Murphy of Jackson, Ohio, who preceded him in death. John was a 1970 graduate of Jackson High School and was currently employed by the City of Columbus. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching and helping his daughter, Merry, in her softball, swimming, cheerleading, and all her activities. He enjoyed watching football as well as playing in his high school years, swimming, tennis, playing poker, guitar, and his family and friends. He was also a member of the Jackson High School 69-70 SEOAL Championship football team. John is survived by his wife, Karen Murphy of Baltimore; a son, Jason (Anne) Murphy of Charleston, South Carolina; and a daughter, Merry Murphy of Baltimore; a brother, Dan (Aggie) Murphy of Lancaster; a sister, Mary Jane (John) Hunter of Jackson; aunts, Janet Riegel of Jackson, Sandy Evans of Tallahassee, Florida, and Helen Burke of Portsmouth; grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Madelyne of Charleston, South Carolina; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and special friend, Debbie Burton of Baltimore. He was preceded in death by his parents, paternal grandparents Pat and Mildred (Moore) Murphy, and maternal grandparents D. Austin and Mary Monahan Evans. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at THE JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 207 South Main Street, Baltimore, Ohio with Rev. Dennis Coll officiating. Burial will follow in The Basil Memorial Cemetery in Baltimore. Friends may call on Sunday, July 6, 2008 from 1-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Jackson High School Alumni Stadium Fund at 500 Vaughn Street, Jackson, Ohio 45640 in John's name. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jul. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Murphy

21 Entries

Deborah Thompson

July 10, 2008

Merry (and Johns wife)...I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and husband. He helped coach my daughters volleyball team (Morgan King) last year and was a excellent coach and great with the kids. He was good to offer praise for their progress and a great man and will be missed by many.
Debbie Thompson & Morgan King

Betty,Ed,Kelly Henderly

July 8, 2008

karen and Merry our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time . We only knew John from softball but he seemed like a very nice man.

Aunt Pam & Uncle Bill Souders

July 7, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Paula Smith

July 7, 2008

Merry,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I know your dad loved you very much. If there's anything I can do for you or to help you next year at school please never hesitate to come to me.
I am thinking of you and your mom every day.

Bunk Krywick

July 6, 2008

Karen and Merry,

I am truly sorry for your loss.

Murph was a good friend from work, unfortanetly I never got to know him in my personal life.

He will be missed, and I wish you both the best.

Dave Jones Katrina Miaudi

July 6, 2008

John will be missed. We are sorry for this loss.
May God Bless You.

Dorothy & Stan Pemberton

July 6, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

July 6, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to the Murphy family. We are all saddened by your loss.
The Friday Nite Golf League @ Pine Hill.

Rod Jones

July 6, 2008

Karen, Merry

I am sorry for your lost as John was a woderful person. May God bless you and keep you.

Christina Pugh

July 6, 2008

Mrs Murphy,
we never knew your husband but know of the accident this past week close to our house.We just wanted to express our sympathy to you and your family.You have been in our prayers ever since.
Christina Pugh and family.

Aaron Massie & Crystal Robinson

July 6, 2008

Sudden losses are very difficult. We offer our sincere sympathy to you all.

Angi Landis

July 5, 2008

Karen and Merry,

John was a sweet man. I only knew him from the football games but I know that he loved you Merry so very much. He will always be with you watching over you.

Please know that I am thinking and praying for you each day for God to help you get through this difficult time. Merry, if you ever want to talk or to just get away please know that you are welcome at my house anytime.

Take Care

Brendon Landis

July 5, 2008

Merry,

I'm so sorry that you lost your dad. If you ever need to talk or need anything please call me.

Angela Smalley

July 5, 2008

Karen, Merry & Jason,
I am so sorry for this great loss. I have all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
love,
Angela, Dan & Grace

Diane Friesner

July 5, 2008

Merry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sicerely,
Porky and Diane (Hankison)

Carol and Jim Stokes

July 5, 2008

Karen, Merry, and family:

Jim and I wish to extend our sympathy to your family. We are still reeling over this news and just can't quite believe it.

Murph was a true friend and will be very much missed. He would just light up a room with his infectious smile and sense of humor. Jim was telling me that he and Murph would play guitar on their lunch breaks when they worked for BUI and I remember different times Murph stopping over to our old house and him and Jim playing acoustic guitar and just having so much fun. He was one in a million...

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff Burton

July 5, 2008

My deepest sympathy for Johns family and friends.He recently saved (potentially) my sons life by performing the heimlich maneuver after he had choked in a restaurant.Even though Trevor knew him a short time,John left quite an impression on him-and I will forever be thankful...RIP John

Hollie, Lance and kids

July 5, 2008

Merry,

Your father was a very special friend to our family. Though we only knew him for a few brief years, he touched our lives in many ways. He will be greatly missed.

John, Thanks for so much that you did in our times of need when we lived there next door in Baltimore. We miss you so much, see you in heaven someday.

Just remember Pocket Aces, can't win against trips

Thomas Gliva

July 5, 2008

John,

You're one heck of a card player. You will be missed. My wife and I will be in Las Vegas in about an hour. I know you'll be rooting for her.

Steve Lloyd

July 5, 2008

I am saddened by John's passing. I remember him as one of the good guys...

Scott Bergstrom

July 5, 2008

Karen and Merry,
It is with deep sadness that I express my condolences to you for the loss of John. All his old friends at BUI are sharing in your sudden shock and grief. Please understand that all of us have had our lives somehow enriched by just knowing John and that we will always hold him close in our memory.

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