WILLIAM LEE “BUTCH” MURPHY


WAKE FOREST- William Lee “Butch” Murphy, 58, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Unity Baptist Church, with the Rev. Harold Woodlief officiating.

He was born in Galveston, Texas.

Surviving: wife, Connie Murphy; son, Shawn Murphy  (Kim) of Franklinton; daughters, Lori Freeman (Tony) of Youngsville and Rossann Cashwell  (Craig) of Cleveland; mother, Jackie Copeland  (Tony) of Durham; brother, Ricky Murphy (Cindi) of Creedmoor; sister, Shannon Wilkinson (Alan Revels) of Hillsborough; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Miller.

Memorial contributions may be made to Unity Baptist Church, 6348 NC 96 Hwy., Youngsville, NC 27596.

Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the church.

A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest.

www.brightfunerals.com