Jay Murphy Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 31, 2024, at the age of 63, Jay Murphy (Harlan, Kentucky) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jay Murphy to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Jay's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lewis J. Murphy and Sylvania Lewis Murphy; his brother-in-law Gary Shewmaker; and his niece Lisa Smith Vasby. He is survived by: his sons, Charles J. Murphy of Dayhoit and Seth Adam Murphy of Dayhoit; and his sisters, Joanie Lynch of Rosspoint and Rayeana Shewmaker of Pineville. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; a host of special friends, including beloved members of the Hawkins family.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 4th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Anderson Laws and Jones Funeral Home (114 S 3rd St, Harlan, KY 40831). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 4th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, November 4th 2024 at the Resthaven Cemetery (3000 State Hwy 840, Baxter, KY 40806).
Please feel free to give a memorial to Shriners Children's Lexington Philanthropy Dept. 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508 or ttps://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout in memory of W. Jay Murphy.
