Charles W. Murphy, 71, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
He was born July 12, 1948, in Montebello, CA, to Roberta (Middleton) Murphy of Springfield, MO and the late Donald Murphy.
Charlie graduated from Baptist Bible College and Ivy Tech University.
He was honorably discharged from the US Army after serving in the Vietnam War from 1967 until 1970.
In July of 1998, Charlie met Karen, then on April 18, 2007, he married Karen Cadwallader in Lebanon and she survives.
Charlie worked as a Fiber Optic Inspector in Construction.
He was a member of Wea Ridge Baptist Church and enjoyed Playing Cards, bbqing and spending time with family.
Surviving with his wife and mother are daughter, LaKay Cornell of Saint Augustine, FL, daughter, Charolee (Mark) McKnight of Hamden, CT, son, Jeigh Murphy of Saint Augustine, FL, daughter, Samantha (Brian) Lanzarone of Linden, daughter, Tina (Jeromy) Grenard of Lafayette, brother, Dale (Susan) Murphy of Hermitage, MO, sister, Sandra Norman of Springfield, MO and sister, Cynthia Ford of Springfield, MO. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Soller- Baker Funeral Home 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette. Pastor Dan Sager will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Sandridge Cemetery, West Lafayette.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Charles name to: Wea Ridge Baptist Church.