Jerry Wade Murphy, 68, passed away May 31, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. He was born August 2, 1954, to William Troy and Myrtis Lorene Murphy. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Air Force attaining the rank of Sergeant. He spent several decades as a truck driver and loved cooking for his family.
A celebration of life service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at McMillan Funeral Home with Minister Shawn Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Judy Murphy; his daughter, Ginger Cox (Brian); his brother, Terry Murphy (Linda); his sister, Mavoline Moore; his three grandchildren, Corey Watson (Hannah), Kyle Cox, and Erin Cox; his great-grandchild, Jensen Watson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Troy Murphy; his mother, Myrtis Lorene Murphy; his brother, Wayne Murphy; and his three sisters, Helen Jones, Liz Glaspie, and Jeanette Hoosier.
Visitation will be Friday, June 2, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com.
