Alvin-Murphy-Obituary

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Alvin Murphy

Peoria, Illinois

1949 - 2019 (Age 69)

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Peoria, Illinois

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Alvin was born on November 16, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He graduated from Antioch, IL High School and North Central College, Naperville, IL. A memorial service will be held at First Federated Church, 3601 N. Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. with visitation from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Table Grove, IL at a later date. Memorials may be made to the First Federated Church, 3601 N. Sheridan Rd., Peoria, IL 61604 in his name.

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I am so sorry to hear of the death of Alvin Ray Murphy. We worked together at Wisniewski Bros. Music in Salem. He was a great guy and very well liked, loved his organ/piano and singing abilities. He left Salem to be a butler (I thought to John Davidson in Branson, Missouri). Knew he chauffeured and he was a man of many talents and a love of God. May he rest in peace and a blessing to his family.

Al played for our wedding. In addition to playing piano, he led Bible studies at Chatham Presbyterian. I so appreciated his enthusiasm. My prayers are with all his loved ones during this difficult time.

I worked several years with Al at Samuel Music in Springfield IL and again in Peoria - we loved his company and he will be missed!

Al was one of our favorite customers. He always had a smile when he came through the door, and never left before sharing a story. My deepest condolences to his family.

Our deepest sympathy to the Al Murphy family. We all loved him very much. Many wonderful memories of Al. He taught us how to play piano!

Al, or Uncle Al as most of our church knew him by, was a wonderfully big hearted man! He was also a gifted musician and colleague of mine of whom I adored dearly. He loved his Father in Heaven and church music and combined those two in making some incredible experiences for others to glory in. I loved his laugh, his humor and his friendship. I will miss Al tremendously and pray for peace and comfort for his family and friends.