Richard C. Murphy Obituary (1941 - 2020)

Washburn: Richard C. "Dick" Murphy, 79, of Washburn, passed away Thursday November 6, 2020, 11:55 am at his home in Washburn. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held November 27, 2020, 4:30 pm at the Washburn Christian Church. Rev. Bob De Bolt will officiate. Burial will be in Low Point Cemetery, Low Point, IL. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Washburn is assisting the family with arrangements. Dick was born September 24, 1941 in Peoria, Il to Richard E. and Dorothy E. (Passini) Murphy. He married Dorothy Whisler on May 17, 1964 in Low Point, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Kathi L. (Christopher) Hawkins, of East Peoria, Loraine K. (Rulon) Hunsaker, of Mercer, PA, Richard R. Murphy, of Washburn, and Kelli S. (Tony) Eyer, of Pekin, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and one sister, Mary Lou (Chuck) Howard, of Mapleton. His parents preceded him in death. Dick worked as an auto mechanic, working in several service stations and garages. He loved John Wayne and Western movies, tinkering in the yard and spending time with his children and grandchildren.