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New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 
Manasas, GA 
Saturday, March 16, 2013 
Pastor Freddie Hodge, Officiating 
Rev. Eugene Joseph Murphy was born June 2, 1924 to the late 
Eugene Buddy and Beulah Smith Murphy. He departed this life 
on March 9,2013 at Evans Memorial Hospital after a long illness, 
surrounded by many family and friends. He is also preceded in 
death by two brothers, Mr. Artis Murphy and Mr. Johnel Butler. 
He was a life-long member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist 
Church where he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at a very 
early age. He was an active member and served in various 
capacities of the church until his health failed. As a member 
he served as Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent, 
Deacon and encourager for many years. Even with failing 
health he continued to encourage many to attend and stay in 
Sunday school. Rev. Murphy was called into the Ministry in 
1975. He was a life-time member of the St. Joseph Masonic 
lodge #76 and a founding member of the Gladiator Club. 
He was employed by The Claxton Poultry Company and Georgia 
Pacific for many years. He was known as Mr. Fix It around the 
neighborhood because of his love of tinkering in the yard. He 
was also considered an adopted father to many children in his 
neighborhood where he encouraged and carried many to Sunday 
school. He graduated from Georgia Baptist College (Macon, 
GA) where he met and married the late Mrs. Josephine Parks 
Martin Murphy and his current wife Mrs. Bertha Jones Murphy. 
In addition to his wife Mrs. Bertha Jones Murphy, he 
is survived by four daughters, Ernestine M. Robbins, 
H. Beautine Murphy of Daisy, GA; Celestine E. West (Gerald), 
and Rosa Phylistine Murphy of Savannah, GA; two sons 
Eugene J. Murphy, III of Claxton, GA, and James T. Murphy 
(Gussie) of Savannah, GA; two adopted daughters, Aretta McNeil 
(David) and Lillie Kate Mae Smith of Irvington, NJ; two step 
daughters Rossie Wiggins and Beatrice Payne of Soperton, GAand 
two stepsons Dwight Jones of Claxton, GA and Thurgood Jones 
(Rae) of Atlanta, GA; a devoted cousin John Smith of Irvington, 
NJ, twenty-two grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a 
host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and friends. 
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I decided long ago my true home was in the clouds 
Where I will reside everlastingly at Jesus side. 
Many flowers I cultivated in my day, 
Faithfully dropping petals along the way. 
I demonstrated that it was better to pray 
Than to lean on your own understanding and sway. 
Weep for me if you must, my loves 
But remember my soul is joyfully set above. 
The race was long, but the finish sweet; 
Keep the peace until again we meet. 
-Hannah B. Murphy 13 
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What a friend we have in Jesus, 
all our sins and griefs to bear! 
What a privilege to carry 
everything to God in prayer! 
O what peace we often forfeit, 
O what needless pain we bear, 
all because we do not carry 
everything to God in prayer. 
Have we trials and temptations? 
Is there trouble anywhere? 
We should never be discouraged; 
take it to the Lord in prayer. 
Can we find a friend so faithful 
who will all our sorrows share? 
Jesus knows our every weakness; 
take it to the Lord in prayer. 
Are we weak and heavy laden, 
cumbered with a load of care? 
Precious Savior, still our refuge; 
take it to the Lord in prayer. 
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? 
Take it to the Lord in prayer! 
In his arms he'll take and shield thee; 
thou wilt find a solace there. 
Oidel of SoJUmn 
Processional 
Selection...........New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Choir 
Scripture 
Old Testament 
New Testament 
Invocation...................................Rev. Freddie Hodge 
Selection.............New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Choir 
As I Knew Him 
As a Church Member......................Jeannette Lewis 
As a Neighbor.............................Jerry Williams 
As a Uncle/ Gladiator Member............Samuel Murphy 
A Tribute to My Grandfather.....LaToya Atkins, Cydney Ahiberg, 
& Miahtay Murphy 
Duet............................Beatrice Payne & Rossie Wiggins 
Resolutions................New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 
..............................St. Josephs Lodge #76 
Obituary.......................................Gussie Murphy 
Acknowledgements....................Harpers Funeral Home Staff 
Favorite Hymn 
What a Friend We Have in Jesus...........Choir & Congregation 
Eulogy.....................................Rev. Freddie Hodge 
Viewing 
Recessional 
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Grandsons; 
Joshua Murphy James Murphy, II 
Shawn Robbins Aaron McClellan 
The family of Rev. Eugene Murphy would like express their 
gratitude to everyone who extended prayer, phone calls, visits, 
and other acts of kindness during our moments of sorrow. 
Special thanks to Dr. McVay, Evans Memorial Hospital, 
Southern Care Hospice of Vidalia, GA, Spanish Oaks Hospice 
of Claxon, Ga., Caretaker Patrice Bowens and grandson 
Jeremy M. Boggs for their dedication and assistance ia the 
Gladiator Club 
Oxendine Drive 
Claxton, GA 
Funeral Arrangements 
Harpers Funeral Home 
125 North Broad Street 
Claxon, GA 30417 
John Atkins 
Mario Lanier 
Jeremy Boggs 
Dante Murphy 
Nephews 
care of Rev. Murphy. 
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Eureka Cemetary