Robert Howard Murphy

Robert Howard Murphy, born August 17, 1932, to Egbert and Katie Murphy. Robert grew up in the New Holland Mill Village.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Murphy; his parents, Egbert and Katie Murphy; sisters Lola Mae Burnett, Betty Canup, Gladys Smith; brothers Earnest, Lewis, Clarence, Grady, and Charlie Murphy; and his children, Brenda Hodge and Jimmy Thomas.
Robert is survived by his children Johnny Wayne (Judy Thomas), Diane Moore and Janice Thomas. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Robert and Ruby were members of Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Robert worked many jobs, a feed mill on High Street, he worked for Mack McCollum at White Sulfur Trucking, in the White Sulfur area. Then, he went to work for United Cities Gas Company, where he retired from, and United Cities was bought out by Atmos.
At retirement, United Cities gave Robert and his wife free health insurance for life. Atmos had to honor this agreement of free insurance for 26 years for Robert, and 25 years for Ruby. This was a wonderful gift.
Robert was a hard worker, and provided for his wife and children.
Services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Ga, 30504. The visitation will be Monday, May 19th, 2025, from 4-8PM. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Pastor Scott Wilson, from Zion Hill Baptist Church, will be officiating.
Robert wanted to thank Bob Murphy for visiting and checking on him. Bob, your visits brought Robert a lot of comfort. Robert always enjoyed your visits.
Special thank you to Jeff Rider and Haley Goss, who were care takers for Robert.
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