Alphis "Butch" Gibson Murray Jr.

Alphis “Butch” Murray Jr., 82, of West Lafayette passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Coshocton Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Coshocton, OH on April 12, 1941 to the late Alphis G. Murray Sr. and Nellie (Nelson) Murray.

Butch had previously worked for Davis Dry Cleaner, Wright Bros Bottling and most recently, Stone Container before retiring.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, hotrodding and the Weekend Warriors Car Club.

Butch is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Linda (Shepler) Murray; children Patty Miller, Regina (Greg) Adams, Richard (DeAnna) Murray, Teresa (Danny) Mellor, Lori (Mark) Bryant, Joanda (Danny) Everhart, and Lisa (Paul) Finton III; step children Chris and Matt Steiner; siblings Carol Darr, Mary (Ken) Bowers, Betty (Rick) Saylor, and Donald (Kendra) Murray; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Gerald Murray, Rosie Davis, and Gary Murray.

Calling hours will be held at the Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 on Sunday November 26, 2023 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00am with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating.

Burial will follow at Coshocton County Memory Gardens.