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Gary Murphy Obituary

MURPHY, Gary Gary W. Murphy, 61, of Ladson, husband of Sheila Rutland Murphy died Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Trident Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 2 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville. Burial will be private. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, 29605. Mr. Murphy was born February 20, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia, son of the late Paul Murphy and Maggie N. Rolls Murphy. He was an avid NASCAR fan and Georgia Bulldogs fan. He enjoyed woodworking. He was a mechanic with Strobel Tire, Goose Creek and attended Old Fort Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are, three sons, Lester Murphy of Ladson, Gary D. Murphy of Dalton, GA and Ricky L. Murphy of Ringgold, GA; three granddaughters and one grandson; two adopted daughters, Samantha Paradise and Christina Roberts; daughter-in-law, Dawn Murphy of Lafayette, GA; brother, Paul Murphy of Folston, GA; three sisters, Juanita Osborne (Julian) of Savannah, GA, Marcella Denmark of Savannah and Pat Lamb of Savannah; brother-in-law, Charlie Metts of Savannah, GA. He was predeceased by his sister, Carol Metts. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 9, 2007.

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Karen "Grits" Nowicki

March 15, 2007

Gary will be sadly missed. He was the most kind hearted person I knew and the Murphy family is the best one in Charleston. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sheila, Les and family.

Kasey McCrackin

March 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Donna Bolt

March 12, 2007

We love you, Sheila and Les. We will all miss Gary. Know that I love you and that you are in my thoughts and prayers always.

Leysa Stroman

March 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shirley Moseley

March 9, 2007

To the family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all may God comfort you in a mighty way.we will miss Gary but God makes no mistakes,I know there is a glad reunion in heaven we will see him again one day we love you. Twindell, Mary Sue/ Shirley.(cousins from Glennville Georgia)

Gary Murphy

March 9, 2007

Dad I Love You. I know you are with God now. Please watch over your family. I will miss you, but look forward to being with you one day. God Bless You Dad! We all love you. Gary, Gail, Tiffany, and Crystal Murphy.

Terri & Zack Poulos

March 9, 2007

Sheila and Lester our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here for you both anytime night or day. We will never forget the good times that we all shared. Gary will be missed. Love Terri and Zack

Sandy & Devon Bray

March 9, 2007

Our sympathy goes out to you and Les. Hopefully with time you may reflect back on wonderful memories you made together.

KATHY BATES

March 9, 2007

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE OUR SADNESS FOR YOUR LOSS. I HOPE YOUR HEART WILL HEAL SOON WITH GOD'S HELP. GARY WAS TRULY A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH AT STROBEL.

Connie Bedgood

March 9, 2007

I am sorry for the loss of Gary. He was a good person.He will be missed but he is with God now so he can watch out for his family. He was a very dear friend.

Pat Headrick

March 9, 2007

my deepest sympathy goes out to the family. you will be sadly missed.

Rebecca (becky) Thrasher (Wells)

March 9, 2007

my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.i know he will be sadly missed by everyone

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