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James Murphy Obituary
James Huston Murphy, age 97, of Atlanta passed peacefully at his home on March 3, 2022. He was born in Macon, GA on August 24, 1924. James was attending Georgia Tech until he was called to active duty in the United Sates Army at the start of WWII.
Following basic training James was sent to Europe to join the 7th Army to fight Nazi forces. He had managed to hide the fact that he was blind in one eye from doctors because he wanted very much to serve his country.
After discharge in 1945, James went to be with his parents in Erwin, TN, where he met his wife and started an office supply business. They moved to Atlanta, GA in 1953 where he began a long and productive career with the Ivan Allen Company. In retirement, he became very active in the Georgia Epilepsy Foundation and the Rotary Club, and other charitable foundations.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Murphy and is survived by son, Tim (Christine); grandsons, Jeff and Ben; and son, Bill (Maureen). A memorial service will be in the sanctuary at Northside United Methodist Church On Monday, March 21 at 11:00. Memorials may be made to the Northside United Methodist Church.
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Pat Lofthouse, 103d Infantry Division of WWII Assoc.
April 7, 2022
Jim shared his story with the 103d as well as with the late producer, Marc McClure. I am attempting to finish Marc's documentary and will include Jim.
Rob Clark
April 7, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Murphy's loss. My grandfather served in the 103d Infantry along with Mr. Murphy and we had traded quite a bit of emails over the past couple of years. I know I didn't know him nearly as well as you all, but I really enjoyed our conversations. What a great person and hero to our nation!
PDG Ted Propes
March 19, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Danny Murphy
March 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Uncle James was a very good man and well respected in Atlanta. I have missed his visits to Johnson City. Thoughts and prayers to your family from ours.
Samuel Gray
March 18, 2022
Dear Tim and Christine,
Condolences to you and your family.
Very truly yours,
Sam
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