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1924 - 2011
 JOHN ALDERSON MURPHY JR., 87, of Huntington went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2011 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born March 7, 1924 at Mannington, W.Va., a son of the late John A. Murphy Sr. and Roxie Toothman Murphy. He was preceded in death by his first wife Fern Ferman Murphy, and second wife Armilda (Daniels) Murphy, brother Tommy Murphy, son-in-law O.B. Stallard Jr., grandson James Wallace Ferman and Jennifer Ferman Viohl. He is survived by step-sons Charles Clinton Ferman, Jack Walden Ferman, Timothy Daniels and step-daughters Wanda Ferman Stallard and Janet Boothe; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. He was a graduate of Fairmont State University with a Master's Degree from West Virginia University. He was an educator for 55 years, having taught in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia. He was an inspiration to many young men while coaching at Buffalo (Wayne), Crum and Matewan High Schools in West Virginia. He was a faithful member and Sunday School teacher at Buffalo Valley Baptist Church. John was loved and will be missed by many people. Pallbearers will be former football players. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Buffalo Valley Baptist Church by Pastor Tim Jayne and Pastor Pat Elliott. Burial will follow in Cyrus Cemetery, Wayne County, West Virginia. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Buffalo Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Murphy will be taken to the church one hour before service time on Sunday. Reger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger.
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There are currently 10 condolences.
David and Maudie Karickhoff
Monday August 15, 2011 at
3:35 PM
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Dear Relatives of John Murphy,
I want to express my sympathy on John's Death. I am very sorry that I was not able to be here for the viewing or the funeral since I was out of town.
I am a sister to John's second wife, Millie. I have admired John since I have known him. He will be remembered as a truly careing person. He was a fine Christian man and an blessing to all who knew him.
Maudie and David
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Ben Johnson
Friday August 12, 2011 at
9:24 AM
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Enjoy your enternal reward Mr Murphy. You were truly a great witness for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! You will be missed!
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Christie (Mitchell) Koon
Monday August 8, 2011 at
4:26 PM
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out the Mr. Murphy's family. He was a great teacher and a deeply caring man. He had such an impact on my family and we are grateful to be a part of his legacy.
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Bill & Kathy (Adkins) Robinson
Monday August 8, 2011 at
12:44 AM
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We are so sorry for your loss. He was our history teacher at Buffalo High and we admired him so much. He was such a thoughtful man and such an inspiration. We will always remember him with a smile on his face.
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linda thompson
Sunday August 7, 2011 at
1:08 PM
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sorry for your loss he was a very nice person and i will miss him i enjoyed taking with him on wed night supper it wont be the same
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Sharon S. Boone
Sunday August 7, 2011 at
11:35 AM
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My heart cries with the family today. Mr. Murphy "John" a dear family friend and my former teacher will be missed. It won't be the same returning to Buffalo Valley and not seeing him among family. My love and sympathy to Clinton, Jack, Wanda Lee, and all the family, especially my sister, and nieces. May the Lord comfort everyone as he is now at rest. A dear special man to many!
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Debbie Methax
Sunday August 7, 2011 at
11:30 AM
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Mr. Murphy was a good Christian and a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'm sure there is great rejoicing in heaven.
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Ronda M. (Adkins) Fortner
Saturday August 6, 2011 at
7:02 PM
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I have such fond memories of Mr. Murphy from History Class and even after I had left school and my daughter played several sports and he would always have an encouraging word for Erin (now 30 and expecting first child) at the door when we were entering the new gym at Buffalo High School. I would run into him at Wal Mart in recent years and he always had a smile and asked about my brothers, sisters and my daughter. He was such a special man and will be missed. I just lost my dear Mother July 1, and he and she would always have a conversation when we would see him. My sincere condolences. Ronda Fortner
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Hazel Martin Frick
Saturday August 6, 2011 at
5:52 PM
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To the family of Mr. Murphy, I was very blessed to have been taught by this wonderful man! He made American History come alive. I have thought about Mr. Murphy many times over the years as I am now a teacher. I have told my classes about him and how he made me love history. He motivated me as well as gave me a deep rooted passion for learning more. Thank you for sharing him with so many students. He was truly a GREAT man!
Hazel Martin Frick
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sharon fleming
Saturday August 6, 2011 at
4:51 PM
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my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss
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