George Bernard Murphy Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved George Bernard Murphy of Marion, Illinois, born in Iuka, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 90, on September 20, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Bernard and Jewel Maude Murphy (Howe). He is survived by: his former wife Mary Alice Renn; his children, Deborah and Kinberly; his wife Debra L. Hamel of Marion; his children, Lisa Murphy of Blacksburg, VA, Michelle Babb M. D. (Kevin) of Edwardsville, IL, Doug Murphy M. D. (Sue Gorant) of Rockville, MD, Debra Murphy of Silver Springs, MD, Matthew Murphy (Jun Qian) of Sunnyvale, CA and Kimberly Murphy (Stéphane Belon) of Paris, France; his grandchildren, Douglas Brian Babb of St. Louis, MO, Helen Murphy Babb of Ferndale, MI, Benjamin Wei of San Jose, CA, Mei Elizabeth of San Jose, CA, Laura Jane Murphy of San Jose, CA, Alexander Matthew Murphy of Blacksburg, VA, Daniel Timothy of Rockville, MD, Caroline Claire Murphy of Rockville, MD, Lucy Mathilde of Paris, France, Matthew André of Paris, France and Chloë Bernadette Belon-Murphy of Paris, France; his mother-in-law Gwendolyn Elnora Hamel of Greenville, IL; his siblings-in-law, Susan Schlemer (Jim) of Greenville, IL, Randy Hamel of Greenville, IL, Mike Hamel of Greenville, IL and Siberian; and his pet Aurora. He is also survived by other extended family and many friends.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial donations be directed to the "Marion Ministerial Alliance" and may be mailed c/o Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL 62959. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
