John William Murphy Jr.

Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents, John William Murphy Sr. and Mary Clifford Norris Murphy; wife, Betty Evans Murphy and daughter, Lisa Billingsley.

He is survived by his sons, Steve (Lana) Murphy and Danny Murphy; daughter, Dana (Charles) Cato; grandchildren, Brittney (Joseph) Hinton, Amber (Kyle) Tucker, Kayleigh (Brian) Hester, Cecilie (Blake) Benedict, Emily (Donnie) Hudgins, Justin (Hannah) Cato, Chelsea (Caleb) Laster, Karleigh (CJ) Adams, Drew Billingsley (Taylor Sharits), Cameron Cato (Alicia Marks), McKenzie Cato (Jake Socha); sister, Betty McKeen; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Murphy was a Vietnam veteran who served his country proudly. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather to his family.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, May 10, 2021 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary at 12:00 PM. The burial will follow the service at Gray Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636