Leroy Eugene Murphy, age 85 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 2:35 AM on Friday April 3, 2020 at Greenville Health and Rehab in Greenville, Ohio. Born in New Lebanon, Ohio on April 14, 1934 he was one of 4 children to the late Howard & Ruth (Brown) Murphy. Leroy retired from Dayton Power & Light, and was the proud owner of “Murph’s Coins” in Greenville, Ohio. He loved collecting coins, was a member of the Darke County Coin Club, and enjoyed going to car shows. He will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Murphy: son Leroy Murphy, Jr.: granddaughter Kerri Murphy: brothers Charlie Murphy; Robert “Bob” Murphy: sister Mable Hunt.
Survived by his children Terry & Kim Murphy; Deborah Beyke: 7 grandchildren: 13 great-grandchildren: sister-in-law Lucy Murphy: his beloved dog “Mister Big”.
Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, a Celebration of Leroy’s Life will be held at a later date. Please check back for updates. Arrangements entrusted to Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
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