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Obituary for Dennis Murphy Sr.

Dennis Murphy, Sr., age 95, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away March 7th, 2015 in Pueblo, Colorado.

Dennis was born May 27th, 1919 in Atmore, Alabama, adopted and loved by Henry (Georgianna) Murphy.

Until the 11th grade, Dennis spent his time in school or walking behind his mule plowing fields. He then joined the CCC and later the US Army where he became a Master Sargent fighting in the front lines in WWII. Dennis was a devoted member of the Morgan Chapel since 1943. Dennis married Mary Etta Martin on September 7th, 1943 in Colorado Springs.

Dennis is survived by his son Dennis (Donna) Murphy Jr. of Pueblo, Colorado. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Brett Mueller of Pendleton, Oregon and Erika Laine of Helena, Montana and nine great-grandchildren, great-great grandson, and a special niece, Marcille Woods of Los Angeles, CA.

Dennis was preceded in death by parents, Georgianna and Henry Murphy; Wife, Mary Etta Murphy and Brother, Samuel Black. A time of visitation will be held, Wednesday, March 11th from 5 - 7 PM.

A Graveside Service will be on Thursday, March 12th, 2015 at 12:00 pm at the Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers,please make contributions to Morgan Memorial Chapel Church of God in Christ, 701 N. Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905. Arrangements are in the care of Evergreen Funeral Home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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