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Obituary For John "Big John" Joseph Murphy

John Joseph Murphy “Big John” age 89 passed away on September 24, 2023 at Nashville VA Medcal Center in Nashville, Tennessee. John was born on November 19, 1933 in Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Samella and Joe Lee Murphy.

Survived by wife, Dorothy Jean Armstrong Murphy; children, grandchildren, great grandchildren other relatives and friends

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Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Lane, Pegram, TN. Pastor Kevin Riggs, officiating.

Guest Book

To the Murphy family my condolences and my prayers. JOHNNIE JOHNSON

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Condolences to the family. John Murphy was a very dear friend and will be missed. Reba Lee Lane

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To the Murphy children and grandchildren . Big John is gone but never forgotten. He was like a father figure to me growing up. It was a pleasure to serve with him in the Army Reserves. John you will be missed. I still drive by the house when I'm in Franklin, in hopes to see you outside. Family, May God continue to keep you wrapped in his arms and comfort you. Love you all. Nikita "Niki Lane" Baskerville

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Rest in peace granddaddy. You are reunited with your wife Aline❤️

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Rest in peace granddaddy. You are united with your wife Aline❤️

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To Jean I have seen you drive for Mr John ìt looked like you ŕeally cared about each other please try to remember the goodtimes you both had together remember Mr John ìs in ño pain he hàs no ŵoŕries we will our love ones again With love Barbara Golden

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Emmanuel, We are sending our love and prayers to you and your family during this time of loss. Love, Your Coro Med Family

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You will be missed by many of us. However I will miss those recent conversations about the word of God, and how He has kept all of us and loved us each and every day. We know that God will keep us in perfect peace as we keep our minds stayed on Him, your daughter, Wanda Murphy

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Sorry for your loss may GOD be your family. Ruby & Harvey Matthews

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Mr Murphy was a long time neighbor of the Hard Bargain Community.He carried out many key projects in our neighborhood.I remember him as a kind and caring person.The hope of the resurrection is real.Acts 24:15 states in part:There is going to be a resurrection.The word resurrection means to stand up.I hope you can find comfort from Jehovah's word. Barbara Golden

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To the family of Comrade John J. Murphy. We the members of Brooks Fleming Jr. American Legion Post 215 wish to express our heartfelt sympathy in your loss. We will miss our comrade dearly. He always had a smile on his face. We pray that you will look to the hills, which cometh your help for all of your help comes from God. Kenneth Blakely, Post Commander

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Sending our condolences to the family of Elder John Murphy. May you lean on our Heavenly Father in your time of sorrow. Big John take your final rest, we loved you, but God loved you best. Family, he is absent from the body, and present with the Lord. Elder Walter/Mother Geraldine Amos & Family

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My deepest heartfelt condolences to all his families. Family Hold On To God Unchanging Hands. Weston family❤❤

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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