Dad's Obituary

Here’s my dad’s obituary, along with the email my company sent out to Atlanta employees. I sometimes wondered  what “expression of sympathy” was sent to grieving families. In my case the company sent a Dreamland BBQ dinner for ten people. Nice.

Spent the day on the phone with lawyers, accountants, and bankers working to sort out my dad’s estate, so I’ll be able to pay the bills and take care of my mom. Gonna take a lot of work and time to sort things out. Toward the end of the day I went for a walk down by the Chattahoochee with my friend Rob - a needed hour of wise counsel, encouragement, and discussion.

Dock must’ve sent word to his dad Neil. I received an email from him. Today is Neil's birthday.

From: Renee
Sent: Friday, March 5, 2021

To: Atlanta Complex

Subject: Deepest Sympathy - David Murphy

Our thoughts and prayers go out to David Murphy, whose Father, William Hollis Murphy, Jr., passed away on March 3rd.  

An expression of sympathy has been sent to David and his family on behalf of Ryerson. Condolences may be made online at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/macon-ga/william-murphy-10083145

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New Heights Baptist Church

158 Lamar Rd Macon, GA  31220

478-757-2240

Visitation Friday, March 12, 2021 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Service Friday, March 12, 2021 3:00 pm

William Hollis Murphy, Jr.  

March 30, 1931 – March 3, 2021  

William “Bill” Hollis Murphy, Jr. 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at New Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe McDaniel officiating. The family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to service time at the church.

Bill was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late William Hollis Murphy, Sr. and Agnes Thompson Murphy. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Winifred John. He graduated from Grady High School and Georgia State University. He served his country in the United States Navy.

He worked as a salesman for Proctor & Gamble Distributing Company for over 30 years, setting numerous sales records and winning multiple awards. He called on grocery stores all around the Middle Georgia area. Over the years he served at Tatnall Square Presbyterian Church, Forest Hills Methodist Church, Northminster Presbyterian Church, Northside Christian Church, Mable White Memorial Baptist Church, New Heights Baptist Church, and Rock Springs Church.

He was a longtime poll manager and coached at Vine-Ingle Little League and Macon midget football and basketball.

He is survived by his wife, Marion Murphy of Macon, children, Anita C. (Brad) Smith, David (Celia) Murphy, Franklyn Murphy, five grandchildren, William (Mary-Clayton) Murphy, Anna Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Stuart Murphy (finance’ Haley Powell) and Sarah (Kyle) Norton, great grandson, Lucas Anthony Murphy.

Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made online at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/macon-ga/william-murphy-10083145