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Robert Murphy Obituary
Bob graduated from Crewe High School in 1953 and the University of Richmond in 1957, married MaryKay Catlin of Farmville, Va. in 1956 and joined the General Electric Co.'s Financial Management Program in Owensboro, Ky., where two beautiful daughters, Kathryn Wells and Lynn Kelley were born. Following completion of the FMP program, he served successive assignments in Decatur, Ill. (1963) and Portsmouth/Newport News, Va. (1969).
His son, Bob Jr., debuted there in 1973 while Bob Sr. was working at NASA-Langley on the successful VIKING'75 launch and 1976 bicentennial Mars landings, for which he received the NASA Public Service Award.
Following retirement from GE, he and MaryKay moved to Richmond to rejoin their family. Bob is survived by his loving wife, MaryKay Murphy; daughters, Kathryn Wells Shortt (Mike) of Charlotte, N.C. and Lynn Murphy Tucker (John); and son, Bob Jr. (Katie) of Richmond; four 'fab' grandsons, Andy Shortt (Cass), Matt Shortt (Bobbi Jo), J.T Tucker IV (Makenna) and Michael Tucker (Karen); and four cherished great-grandchildren, Avery Elizabeth Shortt, Cole Andrew Shortt, Asher Holland Shortt and Liam Wells Shortt. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, a donation should be made to your favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
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Laura Goetz
November 7, 2020
I will miss the smiles, hugs and
laughter that Uncle Bob always shared when we were together. Daddy and Bob are now up there comparing Westinghouse and GE one more time. I miss them both.
Joanne White
November 4, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Robert Nash
November 4, 2020
He was what I would call a very good friend. We were planning to have lunch together a couple of weeks ago. A lesson learned, don't put things off. Bob see you later
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