Mr. Charles A. Murphy
Retired
Augusta, GA – Mr. Charles A. Murphy, age 74, beloved husband of 51 years of Patricia Spears Murphy, entered into rest on Monday, October 19, 2009 at University Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Platt’s Crawford Avenue Chapel with the Reverend Gerald Ragan officiating. Interment to follow at Westover Memorial Park.
Mr. Murphy was born in Augusta. He attended the Academy of Richmond County and also the Georgia Institute of Technology where he received a Bachelor and Master of Science degrees. Mr. Murphy had a varied career in applied research and development at Georgia Tech after receiving his degrees and in manufacturing sales engineering and management positions with several industrial companies having been a vice-president at his retirement.
In addition to his loving wife, Mr. Murphy is survived by his son, James A. Murphy and wife Elise of Atlanta; his two daughters, Cheryl Lynn Murphy of Atlanta and Cynthia Anne Wilson and husband Brian of Atlanta; and his seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Spears, Travis Spears, James Straton, Bob Ross, Curtis Boysworth, and Eldon Bolton.
If so desired memorials may be made to: University Healthcare Foundation, 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901 or to St. Mary’s on the Hill School, 1420 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904.
A vigil for the deceased will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the funeral home. The family will receive friends following the vigil until 8:00 PM.
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