Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Murphy, Sr. age 56 of 553 Morgan Road, Eden passed away at his home on Friday, May 6, 2011. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Monday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery. Kenny was born on June 8, 1954 in Leaksville, NC ( now Eden) ,son of the late Wallace Murphy and Naomi Murphy Wade. He retired from American Tobacco Company. Surviving Kenny , his wife; Jo Dell Murphy, son; Kenneth Ray Murphy, Jr., step-daughter; Jennifer Hopper, sister; Kim Thompson and husband Gary, grandchildren; Madison and Carley Reynolds all of Eden. The family would like to thank Dr. Kenneth Karb and his staff at Smith McMichael Cancer Center. A special thanks to Hospice of Rockingham County and staff with a special thanks to his nurse, Misty Richardson for her care. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, Po Box 281, Wentworth,NC 27375 or North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Ave., Eden, NC 27288 Family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Sunday at Fair Funeral Home and other times at his home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dear Jo Dell and family, I am so sorry to hear the news, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Trust in God's grace to comfort and guide you in the days ahead. Only the LORD knows the pain you are experiencing, but he also can comfort and bring peace into the darkest nights. Thinking of you, Betty
Betty Mabe
JoDell, I am so sorry to hear about Kenny. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Joan
JOAN STRUTTON
JO DELL, I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KENNY. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS GOD BLESS WAYNE EDWARDS
WAYNE EDWARDS
JoDell, So sorry, did not think after I saw you at the store it would be so soon. I am truly sorry, because I know you loved him so much. If I can do anything let me know. Boodie
Boodie
i am very sorry to hear of your loss. we are preying for you.
joey
Sorry to hear of your loss. Kenny was a good friend for a long while Fred
Fred Bowman
To my nice side of family I pray for all of yall been praying a while. Joe,Kim and others praying for yall Ryan
Ryan Thomasson
our thoughts and prayers are with you jo dell and family
kingshwyproduce
Jo Dell we are so sorry to hear about Kenny. We had no idea he had cancer. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts as you go through the next few weeks, just know you are never alone. for he will be in your heart until you meet again. God bless. Maynard and Donna Smith
Donna Curry Smith and Maynard Smith
Jodell and Family. So Sorry to hear about our friend and love one. Our prayers and thought are with yall at this time.
Roseanne Ore
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne and Lisa Thompson
sorry to hear about your loss your in my thoughts n prayers
kim amburn
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Misty Cox
Dearest JoDell and family, Jo, I cannot begin to imagine what you must be feeling right now but please accept my most heartfelt sympathy at this time. You were so blessed to have him for all of these years as he was so blessed to have you, "little" Kenny, Jen and the grands. When "Flint Hill Nanny" was at Moses Cone on Unit 6700 a lot of nights she talked and I listened and learned. As I thought about it last evening, I recalled one night she talked a lot about her children. I clearly remember her statement that after she meet Kenny, she knew then she would never have to worry or be concerned about you, Jenny and Kenny because of the confidence and love she had in "Big Kenny". I can think of no finer legacy to have than to have had been given the "Flint Hill Nanny seal of love and approval". For Kenny surely had it. My thoughts, prayers and love go with you today and in the years to come. Your memories will be even more priceless in the years ahead. If you need anything at all, you know you can always find me down at the river. Love and prayers in Christ.
Vicki
Kenny and I were best friends in grade school. Somehow he picked me to be his friend and I was the richer for it. We shared a lot of good times together. He always made me laugh. He was very proud when his sister, Kimberly, was born. I am very saddened to hear of his passing
Jesse Pratt
Kim and family - I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Remembering you and your family in my prayers.
Sarah Pierce
Dearest JoDell, Jennifer and Family: I am so sorry for the passing of Kenny. I know God knows when it is time so he alone can heal for you and family.Keep your faith and keep the good memories close at heart. I was at Vic's for my granddaughter's graduation from Western Carolina. Hope to see you soon. I think of Naomi so very much. Love to All, Barbara
Barbara Gammons
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