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Carl Elmer Murphree, Jr., 84, an AG Engineer with USDA, passed away December 9, 2020 at Columbus Baptist Hospital in Columbus, MS. Graveside services are 2:00 P.M. Sunday December 13, 2020 at Barbee Cemetery in Lula, MS. Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, MS is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Murphree served his country in the Army National Guard, retiring after 30 years as a Colonel. He loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandkids play ball.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years Sarah Gillock Murphree; son Carl E. Murphree III (Kelly) of Starkville, MS; daughter Melissa Murphree Deming (Whit) of Germantown, TN; grandchildren Ashley Reintiz (Brian), Daniel Murphree, Will Murphree and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Carl E. Murphree and Louise Freeman Murphree Tripp and brother Thomas Freeman Murphree.