Kerry Brent Murphy

He attended Henry Reis, Millersburg and Castle High School where he excelled in track and field and was a graduate of the class of 1967. Kerry graduated from University of Evansville on May 6, 1995 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He joined the U.S. Marine Corp in 1968. Kerry worked as a logger, for his family business, Murphy Engineering Co, and for Vectren in the Laboratory. He was a talented musician, played the guitar and had a sound like Bob Dylan. He performed at family gatherings, weddings, social clubs and groups. He was a sponsor to many, a member of Accent on Christ, a friend of Bill W's, a long time participant of Alcoholics Anonymous and had a great love for his fellow man.

Kerry is survived by mother, Marjorie Murphy; brother, Michael and his daughter, Erin; sisters, Janet (Rick)Watkins and her children, Michael Zeller, III and Jessica Nuffer; Kathleen (Shawn) Sweat and Keven Murphy; many great and great-great nieces and nephews and many friends.

He was a current member of Hopelight Community Church, Newburgh, IN, where a celebration of Kerry’s life will be held 7:00 PM, Friday, April 15, 2016 with Pastor Jerry T. Daniels officiating. Friends may visit 6:00 PM until service time on Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Accent on Christ, 509 S Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN 47701.