In Remembrance Of
AJ Murphy
Arthur James Murphy, Sr., 90, of Dearborn, MO passed away, December 2, 2020.
He was born on April 15, 1930 to Hiram Benjamin and Edna Parlee (Osborne) Murphy in Zora, MO. AJ grew up near Stover where he attended school. He then served his country in the U.S. Air Force. After his honorable discharge he drove commercial busses for Greyhound carrying passengers all over the United States. AJ worked for the U.S Postal Service and retired after 32 years.
On October 24, 1969 he was united in marriage to Margaret Mae King. After their marriage they lived in Gladstone and made their home in Dearborn for over 40 years. His wife, Margaret, passed away on March 28, 2019.
AJ was a member of Christ Chapel in Platte City.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Zelma Hinken, Jewel Marriott, Millie Cooper, and Pauline Stewart; brothers, Sidney Murphy, John Murphy, and Paul Murphy; stepson, Donnie Leach; granddaughter, Makenzie Hensley.
AJ is survived by his children, Arthur James (Cynthia) Murphy, Jr., Stephanie (Jimmy) Hensley and Shawn Murphy; grandchildren, Hannah, Laura Claire, Connor, Courtney (Cody), Haylie; great-grandson, Colton; step-daughter, Karen Smith; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 7th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Gower Convalescent Center.
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Evelyn J. Gerhart
I am so sorry that I am not with you today. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God bless you.
Sheila James
I’m so sad to hear about the passing of Great Uncle AJ. He was a wonderful man. He was the last of my Grandma Marriotts siblings. May they all be rejoicing in Heaven together. Love and prayers to his children and grandchildren. Love you all.
Morgan Brown
AJ was one of the kindest followers of Christ I was blessed to know. He was a wonderful grandfather figure in my life. I’ll miss his hugs. Welcome Home, AJ. I love you. Your family is in my prayers.
Morgan Brown
AJ was one of the kindest followers of Christ I’ve ever known. He was a wonderful grandfather figure to me and to many others. I’ll miss his hugs. Welcome Home, AJ. I love you. Your family is in my prayers.
Lyn Turner
So sorry for loss praying for family
Sharon Lee Goodack Osgood
Rest in peace A,J you lived a long life and the pain is gone you had much love in your life
Jody Lyons
Aj was a very nice man. I will dearly miss him!
Thoughts and Prayers for the family
Louise Taylor
So sorry for your loss.
Lisa King
I will miss this sweet man!! Always a smile and so many stories❤️❤️ Rest in peace Uncle AJ
Jim & Susa Brown
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was such an earnest, caring and kind hearted man, and we will miss him.