Mr. William Eugene Murphy

May 22, 1935 - December 19, 2019

Mr. William Eugene “Gene” Murphy, age 84, of Hiram, GA, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday evening, December 19, 2019. Mr. Murphy was born in Dalton, GA on May 22, 1935 to parents, the late Mr. William Mote Murphy and the late Pauline Burdine Alexander. Mr. Murphy spent much of his life in Paulding County and was a dedicated and hardworking salesman in the lumber industry. Mr. Murphy married the love of his life, Mrs. Dianne House Murphy and loved spending time with his family. When he was not working and spending time with his family, Mr. Murphy loved to enjoy music. He also loved his German Shepherd, Princess. Mr. Murphy loved the Lord and clung to Him throughout the duration of his illness, all the way up to the end. Mr. Murphy is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Dianne Murphy; daughter, Sandy (Randy) Drummond; son, Michael David Brawner; sister, Betty Mosley; grandchildren, Chad (Emily) Greenway, Kaylie (Carl) Noe, Michael (Nicole) Patterson; great-grandchildren, Aubree Kate Greenway, Wyatt Greenway, and Michael Patterson, Jr. In addition to his parents, Mr. Murphy is preceded in death by his son, Bryan Murphy and sister, Dot Dubree. Funeral services for Mr. Murphy will be held on Monday December 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Flint Hill United Methodist Church in Hiram, GA with Rev. Bill Smith and Rev. Steve Griggers officiating. Mr. Murphy will lie in state at the church on Monday December 23, 2019 from 1:00 until the service hour at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday December 22, 2019 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home. Please join the family in honoring his life by visiting www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome.com to sign the register book and share a memory. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. William Eugene “Gene” Murphy please visit our Sympathy Store. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. William Eugene “Gene” Murphy.