Clinton L. Murphy, Sr.

Clinton L. Murphy, Sr., 82, of Gallipolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 01, 2012 at his home with his family at his side. Clinton was born on March 28, 1930 in Huntington, West Virginia, son of the late Kenneth L. Murphy and Lura Ethel Roach Murphy. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after spending twenty-one years in 1968. Clinton then went on to become a licensed electrician and worked for another forty years for the community. He was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Church and he was always willing to help those in the community that didn’t have. Clinton is survived by his wife of more than fifty-six years, Marion Davis Murphy, his daughters Debbie (Randy) Carnes, Robin Murphy, Denise (Paul) Holley, and Cathy Murphy all of Gallipolis, eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; one sister Nancy Murphy Sheets of Gallipolis, and a brother-in-law Pete Burger of Milton, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Clinton L. Murphy, Jr., and Timothy Scott Murphy, one sister Phyllis Murphy Burger. Services will be 1 pm Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Carnes and Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, December 3, 2012 from 6-8 pm at Willis Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be T.J. Murphy, Ben Murphy, Trevor Calhoun, Larry Evans, Taylor Luxford, Paul Holley, Aaron Price, Dennis Brown, Greg Shipley and Jerrid Douglas. Clinton was a beloved father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. Full Military Honors will be given at the graveside. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.