James Murphy

James Murphy, 87 of Dover died Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at the Hennis Care Centre.

He retired from LTV Steel in Massillon after 40 years of service.

Born April 8, 1912 in Tennessee he was a son of the late Oland and Mittie Murphy.

He was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Dennison.

James is survived by his wife Bessie Murphy with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage on September 18, 1999.

He is also survived by two sisters:  Lizzie Cruse and Eddie Giles both of St. Louis, MO.

Many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 10:00 am in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home at Dover with Rev. Henry McNeil officiating.  Burial will be at the Dover Burial Park.  Friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4 pm.  Those unable to attend may sign the on-line register book for James by visiting the 'on-line obituaries'  link on our website at www.tolandherzig.com.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
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