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Donald Murphy Obituary
FAIRBORN — Donald E. Murphy, age 91, of Fairborn, OH, formerly of Carthage, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Watertown, NY, on September 12, 1929. He was preceded in death by wife Patricia. Don served 4 years in the United States Air Force, then finished his career at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, 4950th Test Wing, retiring in 1985. He also enjoyed serving at The Lions Club in Fairborn, where he assisted with the seeing eye dog program and the Fairborn Corn Festival. He repaired many things for many people, including Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, where he was a member. Don is survived by 2 daughters, Kim (Robert) Geddis, Bowling Green, OH, and Kris (George) Savoie, Dayton, OH, 4 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH) with a service following at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will be at New Antioch Cemetery, New Antioch, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Vitas Healthcare or to Gideon International.
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Fredrick Pumroy
May 28, 2021
Lion Don was a long time member of the Fairborn Lions Club and served as President July 1975 thru July 1976. He will be missed by the Fairborn Lions! RIP Don
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Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Beavercreek Chapel3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432
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