Boyd Ray Murphy, 97, of Wolcott, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2019 at home.
He was born December 23, 1921 in Brookston to the late Jesse N. and Dora (Burchett) Murphy and was a 1939 graduate of Round Grove High School.
Boyd was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army Air Corp serving as a pilot during World War II.
His marriage of 62 years was to Florabelle Hall on August 12, 1944 in Pine Grove Church; she preceded him in death on February 3, 2007.
After his military service, Boyd farmed until taking a job at JC Penney’s as Stock Room Manager, retiring in 1983. He later worked for Dwyer Instruments of Wolcott.
Mr. Murphy was a long-time member of Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday school for many years. He was also Past Master of the Wolcott Masonic Lodge and current member of the Remington Masonic Lodge #351, the Scottish Rite, and the Lafayette Chapter of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was also a member of the Chalmers American Legion #268 and the Red Raiders Squadron 22nd WWII Bomb Group. Boyd was a life member of the Lafayette DAV 27 – Mary T. Klinker Chapter.
Boyd enjoyed woodworking, traveling, working with his walnut trees and facebook. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed talking about his experiences during WWII and participating in the Honor Flight.
Surviving are his children, Pat (Carl) Banks of Versailles, KY, Peg (Dave) Haradon of West Grove, PA, Marleta (Jeff) Misch of Brookston, and Ivin Healani Murphy of Las Vegas; his grandchildren, Bryan (Jenn) Banks, Justin (Jessica) Banks, Shawn Murphy, Jonathon (Sarah) Haradon, Marcia (fiancé: Darrin) Shirilla, Lucas Misch, Murphy Misch, Katelyn (Mike) Fout and Emily Misch and his great-grandchildren, Aidan, Ashton, Maddi and Braydon.
Preceding him in death with his parents and wife are a son, Ed Murphy and a brother, Jim Murphy.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until the time of Masonic Service at 8 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott. Funeral services to be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 also at the funeral home; Pastor Anella McFee and Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Interment with military rites to follow at Grand View Cemetery, West Lafayette.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Lafayette DAV 27 - Mary T. Klinker Chapter.
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