Obituary For Joseph Lewis Murphy

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Joseph Lewis Murphy, age 62, of Fayetteville, Georgia on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2950 Primrose Road, Greenville, Georgia. Dr. E. L. Jimerson, Pastor will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Public viewing will be Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love is appearing. 2 Timothy 4: 7-8.”

Joseph Lewis Murphy began his journey of life on August 2, 1956 in Fayetteville, Georgia to the late Lewis and Clara Murphy. Joseph attended the Fayette County School System. Early in life, he joined Edgefield Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor C. C. Reeves. For many years, he worshipped faithfully at the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church serving in many capacities prior to becoming a member. In 2017, he followed his heart and united his membership with his wife and family and became a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. His services continued as a dedicated usher where he could be found at the door every second and fourth Sunday. In July 2018, he was ordained as a Deacon where he served faithfully until his death. He was also affiliated with the Men’s Ministry and the Zion Hill Masonic Lodge. Joseph was employed at Franklin Products in Peachtree City in his early employment. For the past 29 years, he was employed at Kason Industries in Newnan, Georgia. He lived his life to the fullest; he could always be found at any family gathering or celebration.

Joseph was united in holy matrimony to his sweetheart, Alice Addie, in 1985.

Joseph answered the master’s call and departed this life on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Chantasia Owens. Joseph leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Alice A. Murphy; one son, Eric (Kim) Addie; two daughters, Tiyanda Addie and Chantoya Murphy; one loving sister, Jeanette (Paul) Ingram; loving mother-in-law, Mabel Addie; Six grandchildren, Kaleigh Addie, Takierra Cousin, Montavious Owens, Arianna Owens, Takiyra Cousin and Demetrius Rosser; three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.

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Our hearts go out to the family. Turn to the Lord in prayer and pour out your hearts. He will comfort you. (Psalms 62:8)

- d. young

I'm very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Losing a loved one is heartbreaking, often times leaving tears to speak the pain. Psalms 147:3 gives reassuring words that God heals the brokenhearted and binds wounds. We yearn for the time when sickness pain and death will be no more, Rev 21:4

- Gretta

Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you" (James 4:8).

- the colliers

We don’t know what to say except that we love you. We can’t understand exactly how you feel, but Jehovah does and will keep raising you up. We hope that our prayers will help a little. Love the Matthews family

- Carol Ford-Matthews

Big Joe was one of the funniest dudes I ever met, always good for a laugh. He was one of the first people I saw every morning for eight years at work. Always greeted me in the morning with a smile and a "MORNING ". He could hold a crowd with jokes and harsh humor to a point where your jaws were aching from laughing. He talked often about retiring and taking his grandchildren to school and practice, that's what he wanted to do when he retired. You will be missed my friend until my time on earth is done.

- Phil