Joseph Gregory Murphy, Sr., 74, of the Finley community passed from this life on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1947 to the late David Oliver and Mary Leila (Sapp) Murphy.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a faithful member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mr. Murphy – or, “Honey”, as most of his family knew him – was a kind and loving man, a devoted husband, and a cherished father and grandfather. He was the longtime manager of Big John’s and Sim’s Liquor Stores, and the owner of Murphy Sleep Center.

On November 6, 1965 he united in marriage to Charlotte Ellen Davis.They remained a devoted couple until his passing.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Charlotte Murphy

3 children: Joseph Gregory Murphy, Jr. and wife Melissa of Colorado, Rebecca Jo Smith and husband Timothy of Louisville, and David Evans Murphy and husband Allen of Louisville

8 siblings: Gary Murphy, Chris Murphy and wife Debbie, Pat Murphy and wife Betty, Dianne Kelly and husband Steve, Timothy Murphy and wife Debra, Terry Murphy and wife Cherry, Monica Price and husband Bobby, and Donna Perkins and husband Johnnie

3 grandchildren: Joseph Gregory Murphy, III and wife Samantha, Wesley Graham and wife Auriel, and Brianna Joellen Smith

3 great-grandchildren: Joseph Gregory Murphy, IV, Nevaeh Murphy, and Ryker Murphy

A host of other family and friends

Funeral Service: Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 11:00amET at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Hwy 208, Phillipsburg, KY with Ftr Saju Vadakumpaden officiating.

Burial: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 5:00-8:00pmET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

A prayer service will commence at 7:00pmET on Wednesday at the funeral home under the direction of Deacon Jimmy Richerson.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.