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H. Ray Murphy - 84
6/18/1926 - 7/12/2010

Muncie - Muncie—H. Ray Murphy, 84 passed away Monday evening, July 12, 2010, at Ball Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.

He was born June 18, 1926, in West Virginia, the son of Clarence and Ruby Murphy. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ray worked as a toolmaker for General Motors for 34 years until he retired in 1987. He enjoyed blue grass festivals, antiquing, and attending auctions.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ruby (Hiatt) Murphy, Muncie; one sister, Catherine Anderson, Winchester; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Services will be held 12:00 p.m., Friday, July 16, 2010, at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel with Rev. Robert Burton officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery.

Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday.

Memorials may be directed to Shawnee Heights Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2324, Muncie, Indiana 47307.

Online condolences to the family may be directed to www.meeksmortuary.com.

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Ray Guest & Carolyn Hiatt - Dear Ruby and other family members, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the death of Ray. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your cousins, Carolyn & Ray
7/14/2010 3:42 PM
Gary and Sharon Barger and family - God's blessings on this day, to Aunt Ruby, Uncle Ray's beloved wife of almost 60 years in marriage. May all of Uncle Ray's family be blessed with God's Grace in this time...as he will be missed by everyone. In Heartfelt Sympathy, and Love, Gary and Sharon Barger and family
7/14/2010 6:47 PM
The Bierlys - Ruby, We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Ray was such a special person whom we enjoyed. And you are special to us and for sure to Dave, Janice, Zachary and Matthew. With love and sympathy to all, Bud, Laura, Rob and Jason Bierly
7/15/2010 10:13 AM
Tim and Patti Harshey and Family - Dear Aunt Ruby, Though I will not be with you tomorrow in person, please know I will be with you in spirit and prayer; we all will be. Nathan was so upset that Uncle Ray passed away, he cried most of the evening but as I explained to him and I'm sure you know, he is at peace now and forever. Though we are hurt by our loss, we can celebrate his life, remembering all the joy and laughter he brought to us, the love and nurturing....I will always fondly remember Uncle Ray, my summers working for him at ETO Manufacturing, the rivalry between his beloved Bearcats and the Trojans, all the family get-togethers; Uncle Ray was the best! We will all miss him dearly. May God comfort you in this time of loss and restoy your hope as He leads you through this time of grieving, Tim, Patti, Olivia, Tristan and Nathan
7/15/2010 5:07 PM

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