Edward J Murphy

Edward Joseph Murphy, Jr., 72, of Beverly Hills, FL passed away August 22, 2014 at Gainesville VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL. He was born on March 6, 1942 in Lynn, MA to the late Edward J. and Patricia (Crews) Murphy, Sr. Edward was a U.S. Army veteran and arrived in this area in 2000, coming from St. Petersburg, FL. He was a teacher, and a Catholic by faith. Edward enjoyed reading, watching John Wayne movies, and taking care of Colleen and his family. Survivors include his loving wife of 14 years Sharima Murphy. Other survivors include children Patrick (Dena) Murphy of Baltimore, MD, Kathleen (Chris) Williams of Orlando, FL, Mary (Rodney) Alexander of North Carolina, Colleen Murphy of Beverly Hills; brother Daniel R. Murphy of Jacksonville, FL; and 6 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service is scheduled for Wednesday, 1:30 P.M. at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service.