George Alexander Murphy

1924 - 2018

BORN

1924

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Nashville

5110 Gallatin Pike S

Nashville, Tennessee

George Murphy Obituary

George Alexander Murphy

Nashville - known to family and friends as "Pop", met his Heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 17, 2018.

Pop was a devoted husband to Annabelle for 56 years, a cherished father to George Murphy, Jr. (Kay) and Becky Nickins (Steve). He was an adored grandfather to Alex Murphy (Lessa), Jenni B Buhler (Ty), and Molly Nickins and a proud great-grandfather to Kolbi Katelyn Buhler and Tyson Alexander Buhler (which made him even greater!)

George was born in Nashville, married Anabelle Cantrell in 1946, after serving three years in WWII as a Crew Chief and Flight Engineer in the Army Air Corp. He retired from Safety Service Co.

George served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Inglewood Baptist for 50 years and was a 32nd degree Mason. He served the 5th and 6th grade class at IBC for over 50 years.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle, parents, C. L. and Lavinia Murphy, brothers, Carl L. Murphy, JB Murphy, and sister, Ann Claire Duke.

Pop is best known for his love for the Lord and his ability to make others laugh.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 3-7 pm at Spring Hill Funeral Home with an additional visitation on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 11 until the time of the service at 1 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Historic Spring Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Rd. Nashville, TN 37216. www.springhillfh.com

Published by Tennessean on Jun. 19, 2018.
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May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

June 16, 2019

worked with George @ IBC,
what a great guy, he left a great impression on many kids. he will surely be missed.
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June 20, 2018

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June 19, 2018

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Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Nashville

5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN 37216

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20

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Nashville

5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN 37216

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20

Service

1:00 p.m.

Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Nashville

5110 Gallatin Pike S, Nashville, TN 37216

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