Floyd Albert Murphy

On Saturday, October 11, 2014, Floyd Albert Murphy was called from this life to join his Heavenly Father in Heaven. He was ill for several months and spent twenty days in Envoy Home, but left us from Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center. While remaining her on earth to continue loving Floyd’s memory in Jesus Christ , in which he reflected his love for the Lord, Floyd was the husband of, the love of his life, Betty Smith Murphy for sixty-six years. He was father to five fine children; Ellen, John, Peter, Jayne and Kathleen; grandfather to Patrick, Chris, Ben, Elizabeth, Eric and Jay and great-grandfather to Jordan, Dakota, Brenna and Liam. “We look forward to greeting you someday where we will spend eternal life with Jesus Christ. A life of wonders beyond imagination… but, my dear friend, if you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Lord of life, then, please, I beg of you, received him now while you have time. Remember, not one of us is promised another day or one more heartbeat. We love you. Your timeless friends in eternity with Jesus.” This loss weighs heavily on the hearts of the family. His laugh, loving conversations and warm hugs will never be replaced. The absence of him is everywhere. A faithful servant of God, he was born in High Point, NC on January 4, 1926, the fourth of six sons (Randall, Raymon, Warren, Floyd, Leland and Jesse Carlton “Mike”) to Andrew Harvey and Manilla Burchfield Murphy. He grew up in Brentwood, MD, graduated from Mt. Rainier High School, in 1944 was drafted into the army during the second world war and served in the Philippines and Japan during the occupation. After arriving home and attending electronics school in Kansas City, he received his F.C.C. certification license. After being married and with two children, he was called to the ministry and while serving Fowlerton United Methodist Church in Indiana, he enrolled at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana and graduated in 1956 with his degree in Biblical Literature. He faithfully served the United Methodist Church for forty-six years in Indiana, Georgia and Virginia since 1960. A funeral service will be Saturday, November 1st at 3:00 p.m. in Stephens City United Methodist Church, Stephens City, VA. Family and friends will gather for a time of fellowship at 2:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Stephens City United Methodist Church, 5291 Main Street, Stephens City, VA 22655. Arrangements are by Phelps Funeral & Cremation Service, Winchester. www.phelpsfunerals.com

Floyd Albert Murphy

January 4, 1926 - October 11, 2014