Celebrating the life of
Paul Raymond Murphy
October 01, 1933 - January 02, 2008
Paul Raymond Murphy
SAVANNAH- Paul Raymond Murphy, born October 1, 1933 in Lockport, NY to James Raymond and Margaret Mahar Murphy, died January 2, 2008 in Savannah.
Paul earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree at the University of Notre Dame in 1955. He was commissioned a lieutenant in the United States Army Chemical Corps, serving from 1956 to 1959. He then joined General Motors Corporation in the Financial Department. His career with General Motors spanned over thirty years including such assignments as Comptroller of GM of Canada, AC Delco, GM Parts Division, and GM Saginaw Steering Gear.
Upon retirement in 1992, he and his wife relocated to The Landings. He was an avid yachtsman and world traveler, and he enjoyed golfing and gardening. Most importantly, he was a loving husband and father, and will be sorely missed by family and friends.
Paul is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Sandra Webber Murphy, and two daughters, Kimball B. Murphy of Bluffton, S.C. and Erin E. Murphy of Chicago, IL.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 222 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Skidaway Island First Responders, 602 Landings Way South, Savannah, GA 31411, Class of 55/Paul Fullmer Scholarship Fund, University of Notre Dame Alumni Affairs, Notre Dame, IN 46556, or memorials of individual choice.
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Comptons
- Mary Lou and Glenn Compton, oak park, IL
our condolences to the murphy family and paul is in our prayers---- artND'55
- art sullivan, flowery branch, GA
Our deepest sympathy to you Sandy and to the girls and all of your family.Paul was such a kind and caring person and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Betty and Bob
- Bob and Betty Norman, Savannah, GA
To Erin, Kim and Mrs. Murphy, I am so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to each of you - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Marlena and Tim Egan
- Marlena Miglin Egan, Chicago, IL
May the Saints come to greet you,and the angels lead you to The Lord most high.God speed my Notre Dame 'brother'.
- Michael T. Powers, Tybee Island, GA
A splendid person who gave me an opportunity in consulting that I cherish. A good leader and a wise father.
- Drs. Kenneth & Ann Thompson, Niles, MI
Dear Sandy, Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Paul. He was a wonderful person and always so much fun to be around. He will be missed by all of us who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. w
- Ed Bundy, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Comptons
- Mary Lou and Glenn Compton, oak park, IL
our condolences to the murphy family and paul is in our prayers---- artND'55
- art sullivan, flowery branch, GA
Our deepest sympathy to you Sandy and to the girls and all of your family.Paul was such a kind and caring person and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Betty and Bob
- Bob and Betty Norman, Savannah, GA
To Erin, Kim and Mrs. Murphy, I am so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to each of you - you are in our thoughts and prayers. Marlena and Tim Egan
- Marlena Miglin Egan, Chicago, IL
May the Saints come to greet you,and the angels lead you to The Lord most high.God speed my Notre Dame 'brother'.
- Michael T. Powers, Tybee Island, GA
A splendid person who gave me an opportunity in consulting that I cherish. A good leader and a wise father.
- Drs. Kenneth & Ann Thompson, Niles, MI
Dear Sandy, Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Paul. He was a wonderful person and always so much fun to be around. He will be missed by all of us who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. w
- Ed Bundy, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
