Frances — Ed Reiman. [Group Sheet]

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Harry T. Murphy, Sr., 88, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away at 7 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2013, at the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Murphysboro with Rev. Shaker Samuel officiating and burial at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park with military services conducted by the American Legion Post # 127, V.F.W. Post # 7190 and 2605, and the Jackson County D.A.V. Chapter # 69. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church. For more information, please visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.

Harry was born on March 7, 1925, in Murphysboro, to Harry F. Murphy and Rosalie (Loy) Murphy.

He served in both the Mediterraneian and Pacific Theaters in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He served on the U.S.S. Canberra and he was a member of the U.S.S. Canberra Reunion Association.

Harry was a retired Postal Carrier with the U.S. Post Office for thirty two years.

Mr. Murphy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Murphysboro, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post # 7190 and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post # 127, a member of the Woodmen of the World, the Eagles, and the National Association of the Letter Carriers.

Harry married Vivian Adkins on June 30, 1947, in Piggott, Arkansas. They were married for 65 years and Vivian survives in Murphysboro.

Other survivors include three children and their spouses Harry T. Murphy, Jr and Doreen Murphy of Springfield, IL, Ruth Ann Cook and Pat Cook, and Frances Jane Reiman and Ed Reiman, all of Murphysboro;

five grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two great grandchildren;

one brother William "Bill" Murphy of Murphysboro;

and two sisters Doris Pisciotta of Troy, Missouri, and Amelia McCoy of Murphysboro.

He was preceded in death by one brother John "Hook' Murphy and his parents.

Harry married Vivian Adkins 30 Jun 1947, Piggott, Clay County, AR. [Group Sheet]

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Harry F. "Nip" Murphy, 53, S. 9th St., died Friday morning at St. Andrew's Hospital. The cause of the death was listed as pneumonia. Mr. Murphy had been ill for the last four years.

He was born in Murphysboro and had been a lifelong resient. He was employed by the Kathleen Coal Co. as a miner. He was a member of the UMWA, Eagles and Moose.

Surviving are his wife, Rosalie; three sons, Harry T., William H., and John L.; two daughters, Doris Murphy and Amelia Murphy; a sister, Mrs. F. Oehlert; a brother, E. D. Murphy; and five grandchildren.
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Source: Unidentified obituary dated December 2, 1954 on file at the Jackson county Historical Society

Harry married Rosalie Loy 30 May 1924, Murphysboro, Jackson County, IL. Rosalie (daughter of Leander Loy and Rebecca Steele) was born 15 Aug 1902, Murphysboro, Jackson County, IL; died 19 Apr 1983, Murphysboro, Jackson County, IL; was buried , St. Andrews Cemetery, Murphysboro, Jackson County, IL. [Group Sheet]

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Rosalie Murphy was born Aug. 15, 1902, in Murphysboro to Lee and Rebecca Steele Loy. One sister, Juanita Blackwood of Murphysboro, survives. She was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.

She married Harry F. Murphy on May 30, 1924 in Murphsyboro. He died November 26, 1954. Her children include Harry To, William H., John, and Amelia McCoy, all of Murphysboro and Doris Pisciotta of St. Louis, Missouri.

Mrs. Murphy was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary 7190 in Murphysboro.

She died at the age of 80 in St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro.

Source: Southern Illinoisan, Wednesday, April 20, 1983

Notes:

(Research):My Dad remembered that they were on the way home from Lee's funeral when they heard Pearl Harbor had been attacked.

Coal Miner

Leander married Rebecca Steele 12 Nov 1899, Jackson County, IL. Rebecca was born 10 Nov 1877, Campbell Hill, Jackson, Illinois, United States; died 3 Aug 1956, Murphysboro, Jackson County, IL; was buried , Tower Grove Cemetery, Murphysboro, Jackson County, IL. [Group Sheet]