Christopher Earl Murphy

1985 - 2022

Christopher Earl Murphy obituary, 1985-2022, Princeton, WV

Christopher Earl Murphy

1985 - 2022

BORN

1985

DIED

2022

Christopher Murphy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2022.

Christopher Earl Murphy, 36, of Germanton, NC formerly of Princeton died Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Born June 19, 1985 in Princeton he was the son of Scott Smith and Melissa A. Murphy Smith of Bluefield, WV. Chris was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Erica Murphy and Keri Smith; and maternal grandparents, James Roscoe and Lillie Mae Murphy. In addition to his parents he is survived by his children, Shawn Murphy, Brooke Murphy, and Christian Murphy all of Germanton, NC; brothers, Eddie Inscore of Princeton and E.W. Inscore of North Carolina; Aunt, April Murphy of Princeton and her daughter, Hannah; Uncle Warren Murphy and his children, Roger Murphy, Alex Murphy, Brittany Murphy and her son, Donquale Gray; special grandparents, Joan Boles and Wade Boles (Papa); nieces and nephews, Emoni Murphy, Tanaya Smith, Malik Robinson, Jaylan Robinson, Adrian Robinson, Elijah Smith, Treyvon Smith, Brentley Inscore, and Sagan Inscore. A funeral service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Wade Boles as Eulogist. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 PM until the service hour on Thursday. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to practice social distancing and to wear a mask for your safety and the safety of others.

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July 28, 2025

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February 9, 2024

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March 6, 2022

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Charles Akers

July 28, 2025

Still thanking about u buddy.

Charlie A

February 9, 2024

Chris just thought I would say I'm thanking about buddy always do. Rest easy my friend

Melissa smith

March 6, 2022

I love you son

Charles Akers

February 24, 2022

Chris buddy u will be missed. Hope to c u soon

Melissa smith

February 17, 2022

I love ❤ you son always and for ever gone but never forgotten

Rhonda Brown

February 17, 2022

I'm so sorry for your loss prayers for all ❤

Bob &Shirley Bailey & Family

February 15, 2022

R.I.P.

Kenneth Farley

February 14, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Wade and Joan Boles

February 14, 2022

Rest in peace we will make sure your kids always have you in their hearts. We love you and will miss you always.

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Seaver Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Princeton

1507 N Walker St., Princeton, WV 24740

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