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James Ratchford “Ratch” Murph Sr.,87 formerly of Houston Rd, Troutman, passed away Tuesday February 17, 2009 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born October 5, 1921 in Cherokee County, South Carolina to the late Charles Wofford Murph and Tilitha Cordelia Hall Murph. He served in the US Army during WWII and retired from Martin Marietta Sheet Metal. He was also of the Baptist faith.
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In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Stikeleather Murph; three brothers; two sisters; one grandson, Gregory Baudo.
He is survived by one son, Jim R. Murph, Jr. and wife Sherry of Statesville; one step son, Charles Curtis Stikeleather and wife Judy of Charlotte; two daughters, Beverly J Baudo and husband Paul of Long Island, NY, Brenda Asbury and husband John of Chattanooga, TN; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted Friday February 20, 2009 at 3:00pm at Iredell Memorial Gardens. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour at the cemetery. Rev. Tom Corbell will officiate. Military Rites will be provided by Iredell County Veterans Council. There will be no formal visitation although the family will assemble at other times at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.
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I am sorry I could not be there and I wanted to let all of you know that I am thinking about you. Grandpa will be missed but we have the memories and his love. Those things can't be taken away by death. I will always remember the good times in Harriman with him and Grandma.
Angela Johnson - Ringgold, GA
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I am sorry I couldn't be there in person. I am there in spirit. I love you all. Rachel Lee -
Chattanooga, TN |
| I work with Jim at McGuire. May God be with all the Murph family and those that knew and loved him at this time.
Tom Bivens - Lincolnton, NC |
I am so sorry for your loss.I work with Jim Murph at Duke Energy and just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Christi Horne - Landis, NC |
| Just a note to let you know I am thinking of you. I knew Sherry and Jim from when Sherry and I worked at Scotts. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Micki Earp - Taylorsville, NC |
| I am very sorry for your loss.. I used to work at Piedmont Village a couple years ago until I went to school to be a nurse. Mr and Mrs. Murph were a joy to be around.. always made me smile! I know he will be missed.
Sabrina Starnes - Stony Point, NC |
| Hello,
I work with Jim Murph at Duke Energy. I wanted to take the time to tell Jim that he, and his family are in my prayers and thoughts during this time of grief.
Sincerely, Renee Jackson - Stanley, NC |
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