Charles Murphy

Charles Eddy Murphy, age 84, passed away on February 9, 2025 in Athens, GA.

Charles was born on May 1st 1940 in Carnesville, GA to J.C. and Lucile Whitfield Murphy. Charles married Marianne Carnes Murphy of Carnesville. Charles worked at Duke Energy as pipe welder on nuclear power plants. He was also a poultry and cattle farmer. Charles was a member of Middle RIver Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a member of Gideons International and handed out hundreds of bibles during his tenure. Charles was also a member of the Franklin Co Young farmers and a founding member of FFA Alumni where he served as Chaplain. 

He was preceded in death by his parents J.C. & Lucile Murphy, son Chuck Murphy, Siblings Darby Murphy, J. P. Murphy, Sarah Johnson, Dorris Wooten and Marry Ann Bobbitt.

Charles is survived by his wife Marianne Murphy of Carnesville and son Rocky & Anna Murphy of Carnesville and Daughter in Law Sherrell Murphy of Carlton, GA. Grandchildren Gavin (Bentley) Murphy of Carnesville, Rhett (Becca) Murphy of Homer, Brock (Haley) Murphy of Gainesville, Matthew (Mallory Gunderson) Murphy of Bowersville and Cole (Laney) Murphy of Hartwell. Great Grandchildren Creed Murphy, Rhaema Murphy, Josie Murphy, Lexie Murphy, Liam Lucarell and Tatum Murphy. Siblings Evelyn Eavenson, Betty Jene Eavenson and Linda Goebel.

Public Viewing will be held Tuesday, 11th of February, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Ginn Funeral Home. 

Funeral services for Charles Murphy will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Ginn Funeral Home Chapel with Phillip Garrett officiating. Family graveside services will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens.

In Lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Gideons International. .