Dr. Alexander Murphey
d. September 1, 2012
Dr. Alexander Murphey
Dr. Alexander T. Murphey
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Dr. Alexander T. Murphey, “Leck”, 87, widower of the late Ann C. Murphey of Evans, GA.
Leck was born on June 9, 1925 to A.T. Murphey, Sr. and Elsie Wright Murphey. He spent his entire youth in Augusta and graduated from Richmond Academy Highschool with honors. His college career started at Clemson University but World War II caused a transfer into the Naval V12 program in medicine at the University of South Carolina and the Medical College of Georgia. He graduated from MCG at the age of twenty two with very high honors and was named the medical honor society AOA.
Leck started his post graduate residency in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI and Charleston Naval Hospital. A short break saw him serve as a medical officer on the battleship USS Wisconsin during the Korean War. Upon completion of his active duty he returned to Augusta and started a private practice in Internal Medicine. He shortly became one of the first physicians in Georgia to earn a Board Certification in Internal Medicine and was named a fellow in the American College of Physcians. Leck proudly practiced medicine in Augusta for over fifty years before retiring. He was an active member in American Medical Association, the Georgia Diabetes Association (past president), Southern Medical Association, American College of Physicians (fellow) and a clinical researcher for Eli Lily Pharmaceutical Company.
After he retired from medicine, he earned his brokers license in real estate and founded Murphey Real Properties, Inc., which he operated with his late wife Ann. He also rekindled a childhood passion for ham radios and became very active Augusta Amateur Radio Club. His lifelong hobbies included hunting, playing golf, flying (private pilot), but most of all spending time his seven boys.
Family members include sister: Ruth Federickson of Atlanta; sons: Alexander T. Murphey III of San Francisco, CA, Eugene Edmund Murphey of Atlanta, Dr. Julian I. Murphey (DaNelle) of Martinez, David D. Murphey of Apopka, FL, Michael C. Murphey (Amanda) of Martinez, Chris C. Murphey of Appling and Phillip A. Murphey (Miranda) of Appling; grandchildren Brian Murphey, Jennifer Greenbaum (Greg), Todd Murphey, Alex W. Murphey, Deidre Thigpen (Mike), Kristen G. Murphey, Nicholas Sean Murphey, Leanna Haye (Ryan), Courtney Murphey, Lauren Murphey, Chapman Murphey and Levi Murphey; great grandchildren: Tyler Brodie, Emma Grace Thigpen, Patrick Haye; sister-in-law: Jane Strong (Gene) and brother-in-law Capt. USN (Ret.) Austin Chapman (Caroline). He was preceded in death by his wife Anne Murphey, brother Jim Murphey (infant) and daughter-in law- Amy Murphey.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 P.M. at Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Steve Hartman officiating.
In lieu of pall bearers the family would like to thank Alex’s close friends: Mr. Harold Boardman, Judge Dudley Bowen, Mr. Joe Byrd, Mr. Oliver Owens, and very special cousins Dr. Peter B. Wright, Jr., Mrs. Julianna Weeks and Mrs. Dorothy McLeod.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Augusta Amateur Radio Club or to the MCG Section on diabetes.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, Dr. Alexander T. Murphey, “Leck”, 87, widower of the late Ann C. Murphey of Evans, GA.
Leck was born on June 9, 1925 to A.T. Murphey, Sr. and Elsie Wright Murphey. He spent his entire youth in Augusta and graduated from Richmond Academy Highschool with honors. His college career started at Clemson University but World War II caused a transfer into the Naval V12 program in medicine at the University of South Carolina and the Medical College of Georgia. He graduated from MCG at the age of twenty two with very high honors and was named the medical honor society AOA.
Leck started his post graduate residency in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI and Charleston Naval Hospital. A short break saw him serve as a medical officer on the battleship USS Wisconsin during the Korean War. Upon completion of his active duty he returned to Augusta and started a private practice in Internal Medicine. He shortly became one of the first physicians in Georgia to earn a Board Certification in Internal Medicine and was named a fellow in the American College of Physcians. Leck proudly practiced medicine in Augusta for over fifty years before retiring. He was an active member in American Medical Association, the Georgia Diabetes Association (past president), Southern Medical Association, American College of Physicians (fellow) and a clinical researcher for Eli Lily Pharmaceutical Company.
After he retired from medicine, he earned his brokers license in real estate and founded Murphey Real Properties, Inc., which he operated with his late wife Ann. He also rekindled a childhood passion for ham radios and became very active Augusta Amateur Radio Club. His lifelong hobbies included hunting, playing golf, flying (private pilot), but most of all spending time his seven boys.
Family members include sister: Ruth Federickson of Atlanta; sons: Alexander T. Murphey III of San Francisco, CA, Eugene Edmund Murphey of Atlanta, Dr. Julian I. Murphey (DaNelle) of Martinez, David D. Murphey of Apopka, FL, Michael C. Murphey (Amanda) of Martinez, Chris C. Murphey of Appling and Phillip A. Murphey (Miranda) of Appling; grandchildren Brian Murphey, Jennifer Greenbaum (Greg), Todd Murphey, Alex W. Murphey, Deidre Thigpen (Mike), Kristen G. Murphey, Nicholas Sean Murphey, Leanna Haye (Ryan), Courtney Murphey, Lauren Murphey, Chapman Murphey and Levi Murphey; great grandchildren: Tyler Brodie, Emma Grace Thigpen, Patrick Haye; sister-in-law: Jane Strong (Gene) and brother-in-law Capt. USN (Ret.) Austin Chapman (Caroline). He was preceded in death by his wife Anne Murphey, brother Jim Murphey (infant) and daughter-in law- Amy Murphey.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 P.M. at Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Steve Hartman officiating.
In lieu of pall bearers the family would like to thank Alex’s close friends: Mr. Harold Boardman, Judge Dudley Bowen, Mr. Joe Byrd, Mr. Oliver Owens, and very special cousins Dr. Peter B. Wright, Jr., Mrs. Julianna Weeks and Mrs. Dorothy McLeod.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Augusta Amateur Radio Club or to the MCG Section on diabetes.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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