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Nov 11th, 1961 - Aug 10th, 2021Visitation Gathering: 4 until 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Trago Lake
Celebration of Life Ceremony: 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Trago Lake
Private burial will take place at Dillman Cemetery, Sailors Springs, with the presentation of military funeral honors.
Tim Murphy, age 59, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri.
He was born November 11, 1961, in Shelbyville, Illinois, the son of John Thomas and Lola Jean (Parks) Murphy. He was united in marriage to Judy Noll Franklin Hurd on April 30, 1994, at Clay City First Baptist Church and together they have shared 27 wedding anniversaries.
Tim worked for Clay County Housing Authority and operated Murph’s Lawn Care. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a member of Clay City First Baptist Church. He served as President of the River Bottom Stump Sitters (White Tails Unlimited) and the Harter Township Fishing Club at Trago Lake. Tim was a member of the American Legion and the NRA as a dedicated advocate of gun ownership rights. He was a former track champion at Clay County Speedway, and spent his spare time beekeeping and harvesting honey, as well as hunting and fishing. He enjoyed time spent making memories with family and friends and was a real grill master and smoker for get-togethers.
He is survived by his wife: Judy Murphy of Clay City; children: Tanya (Tom) Petrillo of Salem, Charlie (Ashley Lyons) Murphy of Centralia, Stephanie Murphy-Wilson of Okawville, Camelia (John Hill) Hurd of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, Matthew Hurd (Mandy Bergstrom) of Rinard, and Timmy Murphy, who has since passed away on August 11, the following day after his father; 7 grandchildren: Roman (Miranda) Durre, Mason Durre, Liberty Buchanan, Adysen Pracht, Carolyn Hurd, Vicky Jo Hurd, and Ethan Petrillo; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings: Tina Bly, Harold Spitzner, and Wesley Murphy; and many other family members.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Lola Jean Minter; father: John Thomas Murphy; stepmother: Joy Kay Murphy; and a sister: Sherry Spitzner.
A Celebration of Life for Tim will begin with a visitation gathering from 4 until 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Trago Lake with a ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. Private burial will take place at Dillman Cemetery, Sailors Springs, with the presentation of military funeral honors. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to River Bottom Stump Sitters for the benefit of their youth program and Tim’s dedication to the belief: “It’s all about the kids.” To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
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This is so sad. Tim was a great guy with a big heart that did so much for Clay County. He will be truly missed
We are sorry for the loss of TIM MORPHY THOS IS SO SO SAD
We send our deepest condolences to Judy and all the kids and grandkids. Trago Lake will not be the same without Tim. We have many memories to cherish and we plan to keep those memories alive in each of us. Trago Lake # 18 E
Just not enough words can express we have for the loss of a true friend Tim was to us. He would do anything to help and the things he did in this community for everyone are gonna be missed. Gonna miss his everyday visit to my workplace just to check in on everyone too- Taken away from us way too early on life - Fly High Tim and watch over all of us down here!!
We are very sorry for the loss of Tim. He had a wonderful personality. He will be missed. So sorry for his loss. Praying for comfort and peace for the family. Dennis and Sue Hampsten
I was the first grandchild on the Murphy side and Tim always said I took care of all the cousins. We were together in March and he told me that again. Well bud, you were right, now it's your turn to watch over us cousins from beautiful Heaven.
Judy an family , so sorry for your loss may God be with you through this difficult time .
This is such a heart ache for both of us. He was so much more than a cousin. Frank thought of Tim as a brother. We have some really good times together that words cannot not express. He was a very special person in our lives. U left us all too soon . U will never be forgotten Tim. We will do our best to stay close to Judy and the family.
Well Smurph guess u got ur wings b 4 me . Fly high bro till we meet again. You will be mist. RIP.. love yaw.
Such a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Heaven gained a good man when they called him home,my heart goes out to Judy,Liberty,and the rest of the family suffering from there families loss
We are so very sorry for your loss. You have all been good neighbors & friends. You will all be in our prayers & thoughts.
Having a very hard time by putting into words how much you will be missed and how lost and numb many of us are that you are gone! I love and miss you so much and you was a huge part of a lot of peoples lives and made huge differences in their lives, No matter what at the end of day you was the light everyone needed and loved having in their lives! Rest In Peace Uncle Tim
Such a great man and such a great loss to so many people. We will miss you, Tim.
Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Praying the LORD will give you peace in the midst of your sorrow, Judy.
So sorry for your loss. Anna and I will miss Tim waving at her every time he mowed by her window at Country View it made her day.
Judy and family, you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Tim will be greatly missed!
Sorry for your loss
Judy I am so sorry honey I know how you feel if you ever need to just talk get away you're welcome to come my way honey love you girl hang in there
I realize this is little late, but so sorry for your loss, I got to know Tim as I take care of the NWTF chapter and we had some discussions in the past and he helped us with our JAKES event, what a wonderful giving individual he was, our community has lost one precious asset. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family
Tim will be greatly missed. We got to know Tim out at the lake and he was such a friendly, helpful and caring person. Always a pleasure to talk to. Trago lake will miss him and we will too.
Rest in peace Murph
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