Robert Allen Murphy

Robert “Bob” Murphy, age 91 years and 6 months, departed this life at the Corydon Specialty Center in Corydon, Iowa, on Thursday, July 3, 2020.

Robert Allen “Bob” Murphy was born in Putnam County, Missouri, on November 10, 1928, the son of William S. “Vess” and Edna (Young) Murphy who preceded him in death.  He lived his entire life in north Missouri and southern Iowa with the exception of four years spent in the United States Army.  Bob was engaged in farming, working at Wright’s Hardware and for many years with the Milwaukee Railroad.  He liked to visit with friends and family and enjoyed his frequent trips to Unionville.

Bob is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Varner of Independence, Missouri, Karen Brighan of Gillette, Wyoming, and Kay Fox of Peoria, Arizona, and a sister-in-law, Rilla Murphy of Seymour, IA.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, including great nephew Craig Murphy who has lovingly helped Bob for the last several years.  A host of friends survive as well.

Others who preceded Bob in death are brothers Jim, Fred, Bill, and John, and sisters Helen Godfrey and Mary Cardwell.  Also preceded Bob in death are brothers-in-law James Godfrey, Kenny Caldwell, Noel Varner, Harold Brighan, and Al Fox and sisters-in-law Ruby, Hilda, and Doris.

A celebration of life will take place for Bob at the Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour, Iowa, at a later date.  Memorials are suggested to the Southlawn Cemetery and may be entrusted with Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27 ^th , Unionville, MO, 63565.

Weep not for me now that I am gone

for the tide of life must still flow on;

But think of me at rest.

Rough was the road that I have trod

Weep not for me each fleeting day

For all my tears are wiped away.

I lie not out under the sod

For I am safe in the arms of God.

Weep not for me now that I have gone

you need your strength to carry on.

The gateway I have just passed through

will be left ajar for you.