John Barry Murphy served 30 ½ years in the US Air Force/Air National Guard. During these years, he flew top of the line fighter aircraft, including the F-86, F-100, and F-105s, with over 6,000 hours, mostly in single-seat aircraft (jets).
He was happiest when he was airborne.
John Barry Murphy, Colonel USAFR (Ret.), “Headed West” on August 11, 2016.
Born on April 27, 1932, he was raised in Rocky Mount, NC and he was the last surviving child of late James Leo Murphy and Helen Keeley Murphy.
Mr. Murphy graduated from NC State University, Raleigh, NC with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served 30 ½ years in the US Air Force/Air National Guard. During these years, he flew top of the line fighter aircraft, including the F-86, F-100, and F-105s, with over 6,000 hours, mostly in single-seat aircraft (jets). He was happiest when he was airborne. Mr. Murphy was an aircraft maintenance officer/director until his retirement from the military. He was a devout Catholic and he lived a full and active life.
Mr. Murphy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Catherine; daughter, Deborah and husband, Mike; son, John and wife, Jan; son, Michael and wife, Susan; daughter, Judy and husband, Jeff; and daughter Mary Lou and husband, Gary. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; 12 nieces and nephews and their families.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 331 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount, with the Father Tim Meares officiating. He was laid to rest with military honors at Pineview Cemetery following the Mass.
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