Paul James Murphrey

My fondest memories were in choir. We would joke that he sounded just like Jimminy Cricket. Without missing a beat he would start singing, "when you wish upon a star...". He was awesome! And it always amazed me as a teen that he had memorized the Bible. The whole thing. He was one of the humblest men I have ever known.

What a wonderful Pastor, caring, kind and compassionate. I loved listening to him sing and awed at his scripture and passage memorization. I have had the great pleasure of knowing him since childhood, faithful in his prayers for myself and family. He baptized me at a young age, I remember that well!

Pastor was a true friend, I really appreciated his mentoring me in doing home visitations. He wrote out a whole series of Bible verses to use in various situations that I still carry and use.

Godly man and incredible preacher. Friend to all. Much better golfer then me. I will always cherish the memories I have spending time with him golfing. I grew in my faith under him and I was baptized by him at Columbus Baptist Church. I have a changed life because his ministry. Thank Pastor for being faithful to Christ. I know I will see you again at the feet of Jesus!