- Visitation
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. Pocahontas, IL
- Service
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
11:00 A.M.
Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. Pocahontas, IL
- Full Obituary
Thomas M. Murphy, 47, of Pocahontas, IL died September 6, 2009 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. He was born in E. St. Louis, IL December 31, 1961 to Thomas L. and Jennifer L. LaMacchia. He married Barbara White July 9, 1982 at The Park, Pocahontas, IL and they divorced April 30, 1997.
He is survived by: Three Children - Jacob "Jake" Murphy, Mary Ellen Murphy and Kelli Jo Murphy, all of Pocahontas, IL; Three Grandchildren - Caleb Carter, Connor Compton and Jayden Murphy; Fiancee: Becky (Green) Tieman - Pocahontas, IL; Mother - Jennifer Mason, Vandalia, IL; Two Sisters - Tammy (Mike) Kampwerth, Highland, IL; Jennifer (Scott) Meikamp, Greenville, IL; Four Brothers - Dan (Ginger) Mason - Erie, Kansas; Brad Mason, Vandalia, IL; Jr. (Dea) Mason - Salem, IL; Cary (Kathy) Mason - Missouri; Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Preceded in death by his Father - Thomas L. Murphy in May, 1976; Step-Father - Don L. Mason in April, 2009; Maternal Grandparents - Charles & Nellie LaMacchia; Paternal Grandparents - George & Ruth Murphy.
He graduated from Greenville High School, Greenville, IL in 1979. He was employed with Highland Supply; A.O. Smith and most recently Cooper B-Line. He was an active bowler at Grantfork Bowl and played golf.
VISITATION: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. Pocahontas, IL
FUNERAL: Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. Pocahontas, IL with Rev. Curt Richards, Assembly of God Church, Sorento, IL and burial in Brown Cemetery, Old Ripley, IL.
MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association.
Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. Pocahontas, IL
