George Harold Murphy, Jr.

George Harold Murphy, Jr. of Carrollton, GA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 24, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 18, 1951 in LaGrange, GA, to the late George Harold Murphy, Sr. and Betty Davidson Murphy. George was retired after serving the community in Banking for over 35 years. He grew up in LaGrange, GA where he was a faithful member of Loyd Presbyterian Church.  It was at Loyd Presbyterian where George received a perfect attendance pin for 16 straight years of Sunday school attendance.  Even in the 2^nd grade, when he was hit by a car, his Sunday school teacher came to his house after church a few Sundays to do the lesson with him; so, he could still receive his perfect attendance award.  In his younger years, George was active in Troup County 4-H.  He won state competitions for chickens that he hatched, raised, then barbecued.  His BBQ sauce was his signature recipe and one he made with pride! He also enjoyed camping, being outdoors, working in the garden and riding motorcycles.  In his adult years, George enjoyed reading and collecting books by specific authors such as Lee Child, Robert Crais, and Michael Connelly and traveling to attend those authors’ book signings. 

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Carole Thomas Murphy, Carrollton, GA; son, Chris & Lauren Murphy of Rome, GA; daughters, Jodee & Freddy Bennett, of Carrollton, Allison & Kelly Edwards, of Roopville; grandchildren, Hutch & Mazie Murphy of Rome, GA, Ava Caroline, Emma & Lucy Cate Bennett of Carrollton, GA, Allie Grace & Beau Edwards of Roopville, GA; sister, Susan Lankford of East Point, GA; step-daughter, Casey & Eric Chadwick of Carrollton, GA; step-son, Jason Adams of Atlanta, GA; step-grandchildren, Karsen & Camp Chadwick of Carrollton, GA; many nieces, nephews, and special friends.

The family will hold a memorial service at City Station (located at 2115 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30117) on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 1P.M. 

The family will receive friends at City Station prior to the service from 12 noon until 1 P.M.

Messages of condolence can be made to the family by signing the online guestbook. 

Cremation services are being provided by Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan.

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