Gerald Murphy 73, of Mayfield, KY passed away at 8:39a.m. on November 9, 2020 at his daughter’s home. He was born March 13, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Willie and Madine Dorris.
He was a retired employee from General Tire in Mayfield.
Gerald is survived by his son, James Colter of Fancy Farm, KY; one daughter, Michelle Chapman and her husband Tubby of West Paducah, KY; his daughter-in-law Kimberlee Murphy of Hickory, KY; four grandson, Keanu Murphy, Keelan Murphy, Korbin Murphy, and Gauge Chambers Colter; one granddaughter, Brenda Murphy; one great-granddaughter Jocelyn all of Mayfield, KY; also survived by his siblings Brenda Harwell, Barbara Braden, Ernie Dorris, and his step-mother Anna Dorris in Poplar Bluff, MO.
He was preceded in death by his two sons, Steve Murphy and Gerald “Bud” Murphy; one brother, Billy Dorris; two sisters, Louise Weaver and Loucille Willcut.
A memorial service is scheduled for 6:00p.m. Thursday November 12, 2020 at the Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY. Memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00p.m. Thursday November 12, 2020 at the funeral home.