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CAMBRIDGE - Cecil R. "Reggie" Murphy, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Chesapeake Woods Center. He was born in Bishops Head on Oct. 30, 1931, and was a son of the late John Orem Murphy, and …
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CAMBRIDGE - Cecil R. "Reggie" Murphy, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Chesapeake Woods Center. He was born in Bishops Head on Oct. 30, 1931, and was a son of the late John Orem Murphy, and Cecil Jones Murphy. Mr. Murphy attended schools in Dorchester County. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. Mr. Murphy was self employed as a grocery store owner in Cambridge. He enjoyed gardening, playing poker, fishing, and boating. He was also an avid Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan. He was a member of the Choptank Memorial Post 7460 VFW, the American Legion Post 91, the Cambridge Elks, and Immanuel United Church of Christ. Besides his parents, Mr. Murphy is preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Murphy, of Cambridge; two daughters, Jennifer Perilli and husband, Jim of Exton, Pa., and Jessica Hall and husband, Bryan, of Church Creek; a son, C.R. Murphy, Jr. and wife, Susan, of Salisbury; nine grandchildren, Marissa, Christina and Kara Perilli, Amber Larmore and husband, Toby, Derek Hall and wife, Jessica, Dillon Hall, Chase Murphy, Hannah and Abby Adkins; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of the family. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ with Pastor Dale Krotee officiating. Interment will be private on Monday at the Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.