Richard L. Murphy

March 24, 1945 - April 5, 2019

Richard L. Murphy, 74 years of Winchester, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Richard was born March 24, 1945 in Marion County, IN., the son of the late Leo and Alma (Hooker) Murphy. Beside his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two sons, Jerald and Kelly Murphy; one brother, Arthur Murphy; one sister, Alice Murphy. Richard was graduate of Clinton Massie High School and served his Country in the U.S. Army during the Viet-Nam War. Richard retired after 35 years of service from General Motors in Dayton. Richard was attended the Winchester United Methodist Church, member of the Moraine City Eagles Aerie #3925, member of the West Carrollton VFW Post. Richard is survived by his wife of 45 years Diana (Weng) Murphy; one daughter, Tammy (Mike) Ackerman of Dayton; one son, Doug (Jennifer) Miller of Midland, OH.; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren; three brothers, George (Mary) Murphy of South Lebanon, OH., Henry (Anita) Murphy of Clarksville, OH., Randy (pam) Murphy of Troy, OH.; three sisters, Judy (Bill) Mitchell of FL., Mary (Ben) Conger of Wilmington, OH., Sandra Grisman of Cincinnati, OH.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Winchester United Methodist Church, 70 Washington Street, Winchester, OH 45697. Pastor Greg Roberts will officiate services with burial following in the Winchester Cemetery. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Adams County Honor Guard. Friends may call Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Winchester United Methodist Church. Family requests memorials to the Winchester United Methodist Church, 70 Washington Street, Winchester, OH 45697. The Wallace-Thompson Funeral Homes, Bradford-Sullivan Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements. Please sign our online quest book at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 10, 2019 1:00 PM