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Herbert Edward "Mac" Macmurphy III Seneca, SC - Herbert Edward "Mac" Macmurphy III, age 73, formerly of Sullivan's Island, SC, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at his home in Seneca. Born in Newton, North Carolina, Mr. Macmurphy was a son of the late Herbert Edward Macmurphy, Jr. and the late Mayme Warlick Macmurphy. He graduated from AC Flora High School and Wofford College, was an Eagle Scout and a naturalist. He loved nature, birds, and any outdoor activity. He served in Vietnam in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman attached to a Marine Corps Battalion. He was a Purple Heart recipient. Surviving are his brother, John D. Macmurphy (Joanna) of Mt. Pleasant; a sister, Gill Macmurphy Koenig (Jeff) of Columbia; nieces, Maggie Koenig of Charleston, Anna Gray Baker of New Orleans, LA, and Christina Macmurphy of Kuaui, HI; and nephews, Jeff Koenig, Jr. of Columbia, Bill Koenig of Oxford, MS, Jay Macmurphy of Mt. Pleasant and Will Macmurphy of Charleston. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Avian Conservation Center, (Birds of Prey), 4719 Highway 17 North, Awendaw, SC 29429 or the Audubon Society or charity of one's choice. Condolences may be made online at RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2017.

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Gail Hendrix

November 7, 2017

I am sad to hear of Mac's passing. He always held a special place in my heart as a gentle sweet friend from high school days. I know you will miss him John.

Your friend Gail Hendrix

Betty Cox. Gulliver

November 6, 2017

John, I'm so sorry to hear of Mac passing, my prayers are with you and the family, may God Bless you and the family. ❤

Carl Ellsworth

November 6, 2017

Dear John, Gill and the MacMurphy Family,
Gelene and I send condolences and God's blessings.
Sincerely,

Larry Robinson

November 6, 2017

John and Gil,

So sorry about Mac. We had many wonderful scouting trips together. Will never forget tenting with Mac at Linville Gorge.

November 6, 2017

John, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mac. I think about our times in high school and our adventures in your family's Plymouth station wagon. Those were good times. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Chuck Pulos

dave merry

November 6, 2017

Dear John and Gil- Beverly and I were saddened to hear of Mac's passing. He was a a very kind and gentle person to me when my Mom died. I know that he is finally at peace.
Love- Dave & Beverly Merry

Bob (Bobby) Reynolds

November 6, 2017

John,

This is a very sad voice form the past!

I will always remember the fun you, Mac and I had at your parents home. Mac always had something funny going on.

In my book, Mac was a hero! Serving our country as a Medic in Nam and in the process of saving lives, received the Purple Heart. Wow!

You two friends will always be in my thoughts.

Bob (Bobby) Reynolds
1016 Light House Rd.
Chapin, SC 29036
803-730-8800

Dan Fulmer MD

November 6, 2017

Mac was the "driver". Godspeed Mac. Flora was a great experience and we were lucky to have "The Best of Times" and Mac was part of it.

Albert Heyward

November 6, 2017

So sorry to hear about Mac's passing. He, like you was a wonderful friend from the past. He's in a better place, God bless.

Richard Luther

November 6, 2017

SEMPER FI
MAC, You and your fellow corpsmen were the real heroes.
Rest easy, your job is done and the line has held

Bill Bassham

November 5, 2017

Mac and I have been friends since 1961. Hate losind an ole friend. God'speace to his family.

Ellen Dozier

November 5, 2017

John,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You, Mac, Ben, and I had a rather interesting carpool headed to Flora. Every
morning Mac smelled of p~nut butter, and when I finally asked why, he told me he spread it on toast. At our
50th Class Reunion, Mac and I had a great conversation with his following Robert ( my husband ) and me to
the car...I shall always treasure that time together.
John, I am thinking of you and your family and will keep all in my prayers.
Fondly,
Ellen Seastrunk Dozier

Sherry Bailey

November 5, 2017

John,
We are so sorry to hear about Mac. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry & Jimmy Bailey

Tomi & Bill Youngblood

November 5, 2017

John, Mac was a special person, and I have fun memories of Mac when we were much younger. Bill and I will keep you and your family close to our hearts.

November 5, 2017

John so very sad for you and yours. Buddy

Barbara Roberts Reeves

November 5, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Mac's passing. I remember him as always kind and a real gentleman during our time at Flora. May God's peace be with you at this difficult time.

November 5, 2017

We're sorry to hear about the loss of your special loved one. Take care, Nick and Marie Thompson

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