Mr. Charles Murphy Jr.

MURPHY, Mr. Charles - Age 80, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 424 Kennelworth Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Pastor Jevon Catlett, officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, Michigan. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church at 10:00 AM Saturday. Mr. Murphy will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd, and may be viewed Friday, August 18, 2023, from 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM, with family present from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends. Mr. Charles Murphy, Jr. was born September 5, 1942 in Port Huron, Michigan to Charles and Clara Murphy, the third of six children. His education began in Port Huron and continued when he moved with his family to Flint, Michigan in 1952. Charles was a proud Flint Central Indian, graduating “Class of 1960.” Upon graduation he worked for General Motors Corporation in Ypsilanti, Michigan. While working there Charles was drafted into the United States Army. He served faithfully including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was Honorably Discharged in 1966. Charles returned to Flint and once again worked for GM at Chevrolet Metal Fabricating Division. While employed he was certified as a Tool & Die Maker retiring after 36 years of service. Charles met his life time love, Nancy Gaines and they were wed in Holy Matrimony in July of 1968 at the home of her parents. Together they raised a son, Brock S. Murphy. Charles Murphy was a member of Eureka Lodge No. 16, Free and Accepted Mason, Prince Hall Affiliation. He was a Past Master of Eureka Lodge No 16. He was a member of Flint City Chapter No. 17, Holy Royal Arch Mason. He is a Past Most Excellent High Priest. He was a member of Omega Council No. 2, formerly Omega Council No. 30. He is Past Thrice Illustrious Master. He was a member of the Tri-City No 19 Commandry of the Knight Templar. He is a Past Eminent Commander. Charles received the highest honor in York Rite Masonry by being a member of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor by serving as the head of those houses on the York Rite Side of Masonry and his dedication to service. He was a member of the Oman Temple No.72 Ancient Egyptian Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdiction. He was a member of the Oman Temple Drum and Bugle Corps. He was a member of the Saginaw Valley Consistory of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliation, where he became a 32nd Degree Mason. In addition, he was a member of the Gospel Lights, formerly the Glee Club of Eureka Lodge No. 16. As a young child, Charles joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. He served in several capacities with various ministries over the years. He was a member of the Senior Choir, Senior Usher Board, Sunday School, Security Ministry, Van Ministry, and Trustee Board. Charles leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 55 years, Nancy Murphy; son, Brock S. (Alvetta) Murphy of Schaumburg, IL; grandson, Justin Needom of Kalamazoo, MI; brother, Daniel (Maxine) Murphy of Flint, MI; sister, Bertha Murphy of Covington, GA; brother-in-law George (Esther) Smalley of San Antonio, TX; brother-in-law Henry (Gwendolyn) Gaines of Southfield, MI; sister-in-law Patricia (Rev. Leon) Adams of Grand Blanc, MI; brother-in-law Rev. Joseph (Sheila) Gaines of Flint; goddaughter, Anita (Myles) Remson of Davison, MI; he also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends along with the 5th Street neighbors. Charles was preceded in death by: parents, Charles and Clara Murphy; brothers, James and Frank Murphy; sister and husband, Beatrice (Jimmy) Watkins; brother-in-law Irish C. Gaines; sister-in-law and husband, Frances (Herschel) Cross; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Bessie Gaines; numerous other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the ICU staff at McLaren Hospital, Dr. Halim, Dr. Evans, Dr. Modawi, Dr. Youssef, Fresenius Kidney Care, Tracey Murphy, Shulonda Brown, Tyson D. Jackson, Tia Gaines, Elder Brittny M. Gaines, Althea Barbee, Mary Lynn Barbee, Alfreda M. Duncan, Corinne Edwards, Eureka Lodge No. 16, Pastor Jevon Q. Catlett, and the entire Mt. Olive Church family. Services can be live streamed at: https://www.facebook.com/FlintMOBC/ https://youtube.com/channel/UCv0QPZSD_Bc1vmuixSE5JxA

Mr. Charles Murphy Jr.

September 5, 1942 - August 6, 2023