LC Murphy

L C Murphy was born on October 10, 1928 in Oxford, Mississippi. He was the son of Mr. Selma Murphy and Mrs. Pauline McFarland Murphy. He and his 11 siblings (6 sisters and 5 brothers) grew up in a loving Christian home. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ at a young age with Smith Chapel CME Church in Abbeville, Mississippi..

He completed his High School education at Oxford Training School and enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for four years during the Korean War. After returning from military duty, he married the love of his life, Lula Mae Murphy. They relocated to Memphis, Tennessee and he was employed with Unarco Steel as a foreman and served with the union until his retirement.

Mr. L C became a faithful servant of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, over 60 years ago, and remained faithful to its mission in serving God and His people. He was a devoted member of the J.A. Swayze Sunday School class, Mid-week Prayer service and honored as Deacon Emeritus after serving tirelessly on the Diaconate for over 40 years. As a dedicated Partner of the Manna Outreach Ministry, he helped deliver baskets of food to seniors in the community. L C enjoyed gardening and always shared his bounty of vegetables with neighbors, family and friends. He loved the Lord and shared his testimony of God’s Goodness with others. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. When giving advice on worldly troubles, he quickly reminded us to “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His Might” Ephesians 6:10

L C was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. Awaiting L C in Heaven is his wife, Lula Mae Murphy, his parents: Selma and Pauline Murphy, 3 sisters: Annie Lois Murphy, Willie Pearl Ethridge, and Annie Lois Costephens, 2 brothers: Curley Murphy and John Henry Murphy and 2 sons: Calvin Lewis Murphy and Shirley Glenn Blackman.

Precious memories of his quiet, kind and compassionate spirit will be cherished by those who loved him dearly, 2 sons: Warren G. Murphy (Valerie, his Angel nurse), and Sam McEwen (Debra) all of Memphis, TN, a daughter: Joyce Ann Mathis of NC, 7 grandchildren: Tamara Thompson (Dwight) and Melissa Mathis of NC, Panya Longmire, Marcus Murphy, Brandon Murphy (Ashlyn), Morgen McEwen and Cameron McEwen all of Memphis, 13 great-grandchildren: Jerrika, Rashae, Jamie, Victoria, Jasmine, Zion, Dana, Dwight (DJ), Ausar, Isabella, Little Lula, Layla, Dorothy and 1 great-great grand: Jace, 3 Sisters: Mary Ann James of South Bend, IN, Dorothy Grace Goss ( Ellis) of Oxford, MS, Gloria Holmes ( Clyde) of Batesville, MS , 3 brothers: Leroy Murphy (Mozelle) of South Bend, IN, Charlie Murphy (Edna) of Oxford, MS, and Sammy Murphy of Oxford, MS , a loving caregiver: Linda Fox , a close-close neighbor, Dave Whaley of Memphis, TN, and a host of relatives and friends.

A visitation for LC will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel, 5494 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38116. A graveside service & interment will occur Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38125.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mjedwards.com for the Murphy family.