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Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church
8104 Red Bank Rd, Germanton, NC 27019
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David Murphy Obituary
Mr. David Byron Murphy, 66, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1960, In Indiana to James Murphy and the late Janet Thomas Murphy. David was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working with his hands. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Anna Thomas and Cleo Thomas. Daivd is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Kathleen Murphy; two children, Stephanie Hinshaw and her husband Shelby and Donald Shults; granddaughter, Elitia “Ann” Shults; his father, James Murphy; two siblings, Lori and John; and his fur babies, Keena, Odin, Amira, Cas, Willow, River, Aurora. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Sanders officiating.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
17
Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church
8104 Red Bank Rd, Germanton, NC 27019
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home Rural Hall Chapel - Rural HallOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.