L G Murphy, age 84, of Artville Road, Wellington, KY passed away Monday, January 10,2022 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Ezel, KY on December 25,1937 to Monroe and Juanita Johnson Murphy. He was a member of Botts Christian Church, Denniston, KY. He served in the US Air Force (1956-1960).He was a mechanical engineer for the Department of Defense.
Surviving are one daughter Jeanie Pugh, two sons Wayne Murphy (Bonnie), Greg Murphy (Kim). Six grandchildren: Nikki Back, William Murphy, Jacob Murphy, Kent Pugh, Cody Murphy and Emily Pugh. Six great-grandchildren: Isaiah Murphy, Neva Back, Genevieve Murphy, Samuel Murphy, Ella Murphy and Ellie Back. One brother Roger Murphy. Two sisters-in-law Jean Wells and Judy Tolson. Host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Monroe & Juanita Johnson Murphy, his wife Geneva Tolson Murphy. Two brothers Carter and Harold Murphy. Son-in-law Scott Pugh.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Thursday January 13,2022 in Menifee Home For Funerals Chapel with Bro. Rick Back and Bro. Roger Wells officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ezel, KY (with Military Honors conducted by American Legion Post # 22, Mt. Sterling, KY.) Visitation will be 11:am Thursday in Menifee Home For Funerals, Frenchburg, KY Randy Halsey Funeral Director.
Pallbearers: Jacob Murphy, William Murphy, Cody Murphy, Kent Pugh, Coty Back, Dale Murphy, Lee Nguyen.
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