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James Eugene Murphy

January 18, 1950 — August 28, 2020

James Eugene Murphy, age 70, of Evensville, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Memorial Health in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on January 18, 1950 in Joliet, IL, the son of the late Francis Murphy and Roselyn (Simon) Murphy.

James lived in Evensville, TN for the past eight years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting at Lewis University, IL. James was a long-time resident of Illinois where he retired as a CPA. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Evensville, TN.

He is survived by his daughters, Christine (Jason) Reinert of Plainfield, IL and Kelli Murphy of Chicago, IL; his siblings, Bob Murphy of Joliet, IL, Karen (Jerry) Mueller of Plainfield, IL, Janis Wozniak of Plainfield, IL and David Murphy of Joliet, IL; two granddaughters, Mariella Reinert and Mikaela Reinert both of Plainfield, IL; and dear friends, Keith and Deb Flatness of Evensville, TN.

Funeral services for James will be held Friday afternoon, September 4, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home parlor with Rev. William Boyd officiating. Social distancing is encouraged and MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED.
His service will also be live streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/james-murphy-aug-2020

Please share your memories and photos of James on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton.
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