Ralph Eugene Murphy (79) of Newton

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Published on February 13 2021 5:30 am

Ralph Eugene Murphy, age 79, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 PM Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left by clicking here.

Ralph Eugene better known as “Gene” was born on April 29, 1941, in Edgewood, Illinois, the son of Pearl C. and Loretta Grace (Knowles) Murphy. He married Gertrude Zuber on July 28, 1994, at Newton, Illinois and she survives. Gene had worked as a truck driver, taxi driver and handyman. For several years he delivered the Olney, Decatur and Effingham newspapers.

Gene is survived by-Wife of 26 years - Gertrude Murphy of Newton, Illinois; Daughters – Carolyn (husband Eric) Wilson of Nashville, Tennessee and Tina Murphy Holtz; Grandchildren – Cassie Wilson, Jackie Wilson and 2 other grandchildren; Great Grandchildren – Kai Hawn and Remi Craps; Brother – Stanley Murphy of Eugene, Oregon.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dewayne Murphy, James Murphy, Raymond Murphy and Delbert Murphy; sister Rose Murphy and father-in-law and mother-in-law Frank and Margaret Zuber.