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Gerald Murphy Obituary

Gerald Murphy, 81, of Elizabethtown passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at his home.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Brenda Murphy; two sons, Pat Murphy (Missi) and Tony Murphy (Debbie); five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Trowbridge Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with burial in Rolling M Cemetery in Elizabethtown.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday with Masonic Rites at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation continues at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Mar. 13 to Mar. 17, 2026.

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Bob Dever

March 17, 2026

Our condolences are with you. Gerald was a fine friend. I,m not as mobile as I used to be, sorry I didn't make the service. Bob & Fonda Dever.

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Trowbridge Funeral Home - Elizabethtown

234 W Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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17

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Trowbridge Funeral Home - Elizabethtown

234 W Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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11:00 a.m.

Trowbridge Funeral Home - Elizabethtown

234 W Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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