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Harvey Leroy “Roy” Murphy

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Harvey Leroy “Roy” Murphy

Birth
Grantville, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA
Death
12 Feb 2018 (aged 83)
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Burial
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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Harvey was of Harvey K. and Ethel Jamison Murphy.

He married Barbara Hurd on January 6, 1957 in Burlingame, CA. She survives of the home. Other survivors include, brother-in-law, Sam Brubaker. He also leaves behind two daughters, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather.

His mother, Ethel Jamison, and his sisters, Ruth Brubaker, Veta Atland and Mildred Shubkagel all passed before him.

He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1953. He attended Kansas University for one year on a track & Field Scholarship. He then joined the U.S. Navy and after a 26-year career he retired as a 3rd Force Master Chief of the U.S. Navy. Upon retiring, he and his family returned to Lawrence and worked for Winnelson for many years.

He was well known for his creating stain glass pictures. He was a member of the Lawrence Wesleyan Church (Connect Church) where he served as a trustee for many years. He volunteered and served in many capacities. He enjoyed the many bible studies he belonged to and loved working outdoors.

Harvey was of Harvey K. and Ethel Jamison Murphy.

He married Barbara Hurd on January 6, 1957 in Burlingame, CA. She survives of the home. Other survivors include, brother-in-law, Sam Brubaker. He also leaves behind two daughters, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather.

His mother, Ethel Jamison, and his sisters, Ruth Brubaker, Veta Atland and Mildred Shubkagel all passed before him.

He graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1953. He attended Kansas University for one year on a track & Field Scholarship. He then joined the U.S. Navy and after a 26-year career he retired as a 3rd Force Master Chief of the U.S. Navy. Upon retiring, he and his family returned to Lawrence and worked for Winnelson for many years.

He was well known for his creating stain glass pictures. He was a member of the Lawrence Wesleyan Church (Connect Church) where he served as a trustee for many years. He volunteered and served in many capacities. He enjoyed the many bible studies he belonged to and loved working outdoors.


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