Gerald Forbes Murphy, 81, of Pendleton, SC passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his residence.
Born in Duplin Co, NC on April 28, 1943, he was the son of the late James Forbes Murphy and Beulah Pearce Murphy and the husband of the late Syble Lucille Murphy for over 62 years. Gerald was a Pastor and retired English teacher from Pendleton High School, who served the Lord and was a devoted and dedicated husband, a loving father and grandfather.
He is survived by his daughters: Lynn Timms (Jimmy) and Sonya Ledet (Bruce); sister: Marie Wilson; son-in-law: Brad Peebles; grandchildren: Crystal Cox (Trevor), John Peebles (Kelly), Joyce Granger (Chris), William Ledet (Donella), and Abby Ledet; great-grandchildren: Jae Cox (Caroline), Katie Cox, Lucy Peebles, Liam Granger, Brady Peebles, and Ellie Granger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his loving daughter: Debra Peebles (Brad); he was also preceded in death by his siblings: Carl Murphy, Virginia Kitchens, Myrtle Foster, Reba Landford, Edna Lackey, Charles Murphy, Homer Murphy, Jay Murphy, and Leroy Murphy.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Celebration Church, 6114 Clemson Blvd Pendleton, SC officiated by Pastor Jonathan Knight, Pastor Edgar Foster, and Pastor Trevor Cox. Burial to follow at MT Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Renee Wheaton says
May 20, 2024 at 10:01 pmMay you rest in Heaven, Mr. Murphy. You taught many of my family members, but I’m pretty sure I was the biggest clown out of all of them. The last time I saw you was in Golden Coral right before Covid took over and you still looked the same. I will also miss running into you at the Pendleton Post Office. When we meet again I promise you that I will turn my homework in on time. 😁 You have your wings now, so soar high and rest well. With love, from Wheaton….. You never would call us by our first names. 🥰
To the family of Mr. Murphy, may you all find peace and comfort in your time of bereavement. He was a great man….. Condolences from the Wheaton Family…
Lynn Crenshaw (Mrs. David Crenshaw) says
May 21, 2024 at 4:44 pmPrayers for each family member.
Patsy Voyles says
May 23, 2024 at 7:22 pmLynn, Jimmy & Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Gerald. He was a great man of many attributes with a gentle spirit. He was also my English teacher at Pendleton H.S. which we were blessed to have him.
May God bring comfort and peace to you during this difficult time, and loving memories remain in your hearts!
Aneida Manley says
June 6, 2024 at 4:23 pmMr. Murphy was my English teacher at PHS. He was such a sweet man. We talked some about Jesus. He was an inspiration to me and many others. Praying for his family and friends. God Bless!