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Kermit L. Murphy Sr.

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Kermit Murphy Obituary

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KERMIT L. MURPHY, Sr. Mr. Kermit L. Murphy, Sr., 91, of West Palm Beach, FL, and formerly of Palm Beach, FL and Greensboro, NC, passed away on September 28, 2008 in Bermuda. Mr. Murphy's accomplishments are many, some of which are Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mother Murphy's Laboratories, Greensboro, NC; Past President of Allied Trades of the Baking Industry; Founding Member of CASBA (Cookie and Snack Baking Association); a longtime member of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturing Association; member of the National Association of Food Retailers; and Past Chairman of Southern Bakers Association. He was a 50 year member of the American Society of Baking; and a member of the American Bakers Association. Mr. Murphy's memberships include The Beach Club, The Everglades Club, and The Old Guard Society all of Palm Beach; and the Mid Ocean Club of Bermuda. He was also a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Agnes Murphy; brother, Pete Murphy; wife, Jean Murphy; and son, Kermit L. 'Kit' Murphy, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene Molloy Murphy; two sons, Gary Murphy (Ann), and David Murphy (Jane); and two daughters, Judy Worsley (John) and Janet Murphy. Additional survivors include nine grandchildren, Ginny Eubanks, Patricia Lynch, Kermit Lynn Murphy , Rhett Murphy, Keever Carpenter, Carter Murphy, David S. Murphy II, Morgan Murphy, and Hunter Murphy; three great grandchildren, Elizabeth Eubanks, and Hannah and Hailey Lynch; and a caring sister-in-law, Carolyn Molloy. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 8, at the Royal Poinciana Chapel, Palm Beach, FL, with Dr. Robert Norris, Pastor, officiating. Further service and interment at Queen of Peace Cemetery will be held privately. If desired, donations may be made in Mr. Murphy's memory to: CASBA for the Kit Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 150, Pewee, KY 40056-0150; or the K.L. Murphy, Jr. Scholarship Fund, c/o Page High School, 201 Alma Pinnix Drive, Greensboro, NC 27405; attn: Rusty Lee. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation Services Family Owned and Operated www.quattlebaum.org To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Oct. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Kermit Murphy

17 Entries

Scott and Pat Pollard

October 29, 2008

To the Murphy family:
Scott and I have always heard exceptional stories about an exceptional person, your Father. He is a Father to be proud of, as I know he was proud of his children.

Beattie Armstrong

October 21, 2008

Very sorry about your loss. Was a pleasure knowing Mr. Murphy over the years.

Hazel and Beattie Armstrong

Patricia Raymond

October 15, 2008

To the Murphy Families

Please accept our condolences for your loss.

Sincerely
Aust & Hachmann (Canada) Ltd/Ltee

ED OAKLEY

October 15, 2008

DAVID,I HATE I NEVER MET YOUR DAD, BUT IF HE WAS ANYTHING LIKE YOU MY FREIND,HE WAS GREAT MAN AS YOU ARE AND YOUR SONS.I WILL KEEP PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,I KNOW GODS GRACE WILL SEE YOU THRU.

Deborah Starks

October 14, 2008

Dear Arlene, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Kermit was the love of your life, and what he meant to you. After meeting Kermit I understood. He was a wonderful man, deserving of such a beautiful woman.Love, Debbie

Karen Siler

October 14, 2008

Janet, I am truly sorry for your loss and the sadness you feel. In time you will only remember how grateful you are and how blessed your life is having such a great father. You and your family are in my prayers.

David Godke

October 14, 2008

Dear All,

Please allow me to send my sympathy to your family for this loss. I personally did not know Kermit however with the family members I knew and spent time with one can understand how important this person was in their lifes.

May your memories help during this time bring you comfort with the many great times you had together.

Sincerely,

David L. Godke

October 13, 2008

Dear Janet & Murphy Family:

When I first became involved with the vanilla bean business the first person I met was your dad, Kermit Murphy. My memories of him are pleasant ones as he was one who gave me advice in the beginning of my career. He was always upbeat and positive and someone you felt very good about after having a meeting with him.

I will always remember him as a gentleman who will be much missed by his old friends and the industry to which he contributed so much.

Sincerely,
Nick Gaffney
Dammann & Company, Inc.

John and Cathy Hulsey

October 13, 2008

To The Murphy Family
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father. He truly exuded high-energy and an uncommon zest for life...and passed both traits along to his children. We will keep the family in our thoughts are prayers.

Joanne Sagos

October 13, 2008

Harcros Chemicals is proud to be in a relationship such as one with Mr. Murphy's company.

Pauline Cobrda

October 13, 2008

To the Murphy family:
May God bless you all as you celebrate a life well lived!
(from Pam's friends, John and Pauline Cobrda

Garry Buttermann

October 13, 2008

Kermit was a generous man and a loving father who inspired me greatly. His smile made my life a little richer each time I saw him. My sincere regrets to his family.

Mike & Kym Healy

October 13, 2008

To the Murphy Families:

We usually got to see Kermit once a year (twice if we were lucky) somewhere on the "Cookie Circuit". He was always a gracious and entertaining host. We enjoyed his company very much and always looked for ward to seeing him. We would have gone out of our way to find him, but between his height, his favorite plaids, his deep voice, and the crowd that was usually in his presence he wasn't hard to find.

He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. There will be Kermit stories told for years to come.

Eddy Godfrey

October 12, 2008

Janet and family. Very sorry for your loss. Eddy Godfrey ( Aycock, Summit Ave., SSC, etc.)

Craig Parrish

October 12, 2008

Arlene, David, Janet.Judy and Gary:
Reba and I shall forever cherish the memory of our dear friend,Kermit. He
radiated every room he ever entered.
Kit was, also, a dear friend and we miss him so very much at CASBA.

Larry and Denise Stanfield

October 12, 2008

Janet,

I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers.

Barbara G. Lewis

October 4, 2008

Dear Arlene and Kermit's Children and families, We are just so very saddened to know of Kermit's passing. He was a wonderful person in so many ways. I remember his devotion to Aunt Ag and Uncle Albert so well. Jerry always enjoyed his visits so much. We were so fortunate to have known him so long, and we know the happiness you all brought him. Arlene, I will remember him at his old family Church tomorrow, and recall his last visit. Our love and prayers go out to all of you at this time. May God be your Comforter. Sincerely, Barbara Lewis and Family. (Davis,N.C.)

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