Walthourville- Mr. Francis Joseph “Joe” Murphy, age 62, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at Wayne Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice of South GA. He retired from the United States Army as an E-7 after 21 years of service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving three tours of duty. He earned an Associates Degree from Fort Stewart while working for the Liberty County Sheriffs Department, and also worked 15 years for the Coastal GA State Prison.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years: Mrs. Genevieve Murphy of Walthourville; one step-son: Raymond Hockenberry of Pennsylvania; and a nephew: Jim Mathias of Wyoming.
Interment of cremains will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South GA, 117 Drennon Dr., Jesup, GA 31545.
Family and friends may sign the on-line register book at www.howardjonesnobles.com.
Howard-Jones-Nobles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements..