June Ann and James Murphy's Obituary
June Ann Murphy, 82, of Germantown died peacefully in her sleep with her loving family by her side on June 27, 2014, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Born in Shelby, NC, June Ann grew up mainly in Miami, FL. She attended the University of Miami, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She was a stewardess for National Airlines flying out of Jacksonville, FL. She and her husband, Jim Murphy, were married June 2, 1956, in New Orleans, LA. She is a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Lawndale, NC. June Ann is survived by her husband, Jim and daughter Stacy Murphy Peters and Stacy’s family, husband Tom Peters, granddaughters Erin Murphy Peters, Kelly Ann Peters and grandson Benjamin Peters of Woodstock, GA and nephew, Dan Murphy of Olathe, KS. Their oldest daughter, Judy Ann Murphy Weatherford of Memphis, preceded her in death. June Ann never met a stranger, had an impact on all who knew her for her friendship, loyalty, love of life and beautiful personality.James “Jim” Emmett Murphy died peacefully in Canton, Georgia on January 20, 2016 at the age of 86. Jim is survived by his daughter Stacy Murphy Peters, son-in-law Tom Peters, grandchildren Erin Murphy Peters, Kelly Ann Peters, Benjamin Lucas Peters and nephew Dan Murphy. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, June Ann Murphy, his daughter Judy Ann Murphy Weatherford, and his brother John “Jack” Marriott Murphy. Jim Murphy was born on August 13, 1929 in Greeley, Colorado to John Milburn Murphy and Irene Idell Marriott Murphy. He graduated from the University of Denver in 1952 with a degree in Psychology. He served in the United States Army in the Counter Intelligence Corps. He was trained in Fort Holabird, Maryland as an Investigator, and stationed in Oberammergau, Germany from November 1952 to October 1954. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for Good Conduct. He married June Ann Willis, on June 2, 1956 in Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Louisiana. After moving to Houston, Texas he began working for Ford Motor Company. His career spanned 30 years, and included 11 transfers to 7 states. Jim and June Ann had 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. His daughter Stacy remembers him as a dedicated, loyal, and loving father who devoted his life to his family and career. Jim spent countless hours researching his family history and genealogy. He was an intelligent man who loved history and politics, and who was passionate about the Wounded Warrior Project and the National MPS Society. He was an avid reader and letter writer. A celebration of his life with June Ann Willis Murphy will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee later this year. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National MPS Society (www.mpssociety.org) or the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Condolences can be sent to Woodstock Funeral Home 8855 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188 Or (www.woodstockfuneralhome.com). The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors and all staff at Northside Cherokee Hospital for their outstanding care and concern during his hospitalizationThe family will receive friends on Saturday, June 4 from 11:00-11:30AM with a memorial service to follow immediately. All services will be held at Memorial Park.
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