Ivan Dempsey Murphy, 75, of Davis Creek, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Murphy. He was a retired truck driver for Marker Construction Co. And many other companies in Charleston and was a member of the Parsons Chapel Advent Christian Church, Charleston. His is survived by: wife, Norva “Peggy” Murphy; Step-son: William Edward “Bill” Murphy and wife Darlene of Charleston; 2 Daughters: Linda Walker and husband, Marvin of Lewisburg; Debbie Jones and husband, Bill of Jacksonville, Florida; 3 Sons: Mike Murphy and Danny Murphy both of Jacksonville, Florida; Ivan D. Murphy, Jr. of Beckley; Brother: Donnie Murphy of Charleston and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 14, 2007 at the Parsons Chapel Advent Christian Church, 1449 – 6th Avenue, Charleston, with Minister Donald Young officiating. Entombment will be held at Graceland Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the church. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.