Mr. George Murphy's Obituary
George Alexander Murphy, known to family and friends as “Pop”, passed away peacefully and met his Heavenly Father on Father’s Day, June 17, 2018. Grieve with us but also celebrate with us.
Pop was a devoted and faithful husband to Annabelle for 56 years, a cherished father to George Murphy, Jr. (Kay) and Becky Murphy Nickins (Steve). He was an adored and highly esteemed grandfather to Alex Murphy (Lessa), Jenni B Buhler (Ty), and Molly Nickins and a proud great-grandfather to Kolbi Katelyn Buhler and Tyson Alexander Buhler (which made him even greater!) Pop was well loved by many nieces and nephews that know him by his “eyebrow ruffling”.
George was born and raised in Nashville, married Annabelle Cantrell in 1946, after serving three years in WWII as a Crew Chief and Flight Engineer in the Army Air Corp. He retired from Safety Service Co. in 1991 after serving alongside his brother, Letcher, for 33 years.
George served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Inglewood Baptist for over 50 years and was a 32nd degree Mason. He served the 5th and 6th grade class at IBC for over 50 years and only gave up this department a few months ago.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle, parents, C. L. and Lavinia Murphy, brothers, Carl L. Murphy, JB Murphy, and sister, Ann Claire Duke.
Pop is best known for his love for the Lord and his ability to make others laugh.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 3-7 pm at Spring Hill Funeral Home with an additional visitation on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 11 until the time of the service at 1 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Historic Spring Hill Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be; Alex Murphy, Ty Buhler, Randy Early, Marc Nelson, Steve Murphy, Tyler McGatha, Jay Tippens and Ron Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Meals on Wheels - Inglewood Baptist Church, 3901 Gallatin Rd. Nashville, TN 37216 - memo should state, Meals on Wheels/George Murphy; Love Helps - online donation at lovehelps.org; Gideos - online donation at www.gideons.org
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Rd. Nashville, TN 37216. www.springhillfh.com
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