LOUISBURG - Ronald Fred Murphy, 87, of Louisburg died Monday, January 31, 2011, at his granddaughter’s home.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ava Holmes Murphy; his daughter, Betty Murphy Bunn; his sisters, Louise Burnette, Ilene Wheeler; his brothers, Linwood and Garvis Murphy.  He retired from Burlington Industries with over 42 years of service.  He was an avid hunter and a member of the White Level Lions Club.  Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Carpenter officiating.

Mr. Murphy is survived by his granddaughter, Shannon Bunn Loveless and husband, Michael, of Franklinton; his great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Loveless; his brother, Elias Murphy, Jr. of Louisburg; a special niece, Ann House of Louisburg; and fifteen nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 7 to 8:00 p.m. at Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Boulevard, Louisburg.  Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.

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