Chester Lee "Jimmy" Murphy Jr.

April 27, 1949 — August 27, 2023

Chester (Jimmy) Lee Murphy, Jr., 74, passed away on August 27, 2023, at Bower’s Hospice House surrounded by family after suffering a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Chester Lee Murphy, Sr., and Evelyn Murphy. Chester was of Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Diana Murphy, a brother, Dennis Murphy, and a niece, Lori Hamby.
Chester was a retired coal miner and he spent over 30 years developing many brotherly relationships with those around him. Chester had enjoyed spending his time “piddling and engineering” things he envisioned.
Chester is survived by his children: James Murphy of Beckley, Tracy Murphy (Amanda) of Huntersville, NC, Stacey Nutter (James) of Oak Hill, Lee Ann Elkins of Oak Hill, and Chassity Horrocks (David) of Fayetteville, his best friend and Dachshund, Macie Belle, one sister, Kathy Coomer, two brothers, James Denvil Murphy, and Timmy Murphy, 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Gillman officiating. In keeping with Chester's wishes he will be cremated following the funeral service.
High Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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