He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Emanuel Thadeus and Myrtice (Funderburk) Murphy. Andy served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956 then married Mary Kate Conner on November 26, 1960. He worked in the field of electronics calibration and antique radios.
Andy is survived by his loving family: son Robert (Cheryl) Murphy, grandchildren Samuel Murphy, Kaitlyn Murphy, Deborah (Michael) Mosciano, and Matthew (Amy) Thiessen, and great-grandchildren Anna & Leigha Mosciano, and Michael, Aaron, Noah, and Chloe Thiessen. His mother, father, wife Mary Kate, son Arthur Murphy, and many special friends and family preceded Andy in death.
On Friday, June 22, 2018 a viewing will be held at the Horis A. Ward - Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281, from 6 - 8 pm. DUE TO ALLERGIC SENSITIVITIES, no flowers can be accepted; instead donations are requested to be made to the National Rifle Association or the American Heart Association in Andy's name.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11 am at the Oxford Town Cemetery in Oxford, GA.
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