James Michael Murphy

James Michael Murphy, 54, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, October 19, 2004. Born January 16, 1950 in Owensboro, Kentucky, he was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church. He served as Commander of the Owensboro Post VFW, was a member of DAV, Am VETS and the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Red Murphy and a grandson, Noah Thomas.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Helen Murphy; six children, Heather McNeiley, Traci, Rebecca, Joseph H., Amanda and Michael Murphy; eight grandchildren, Haley Scalf, Justin Bowlds, Jordan, Brittany, Joey, Adam, Kiara and Samara Murphy; two brothers, Thomas H. and William E. Murphy; six sisters, Peggy McCarthy, Sr. Nancy Murphy, Monica Blandford, Sally Buford, Betty Rogers and Mary Rose Riney.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 22, 2004 at Glenn Funeral Chapel with burial following in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, and after 8:30 A.M. Friday at Glenn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.