Edgar Leon Tucker Murphy

Edgar Leon Tucker Murphy, 86, of Madison Heights, died on Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born on May 11, 1935 a son of the late Frank and Sarah Murphy in Madison Heights. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Emmett; and a sister, Sandra. He was a member of Madison Heights Christian Church and Elder Emeritus, a United States Navy veteran, and retired from Babcock &Wilcox. Edgar is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Marie Reynolds Murphy; son, Robert; daughter, Sylvia both of Madison Heights; son, Mike (Allena) of Monroe; granddaughter, Sarah Long (Roy), great-granddaughters, Georgia and Cora Sullivan of Chesapeake, VA; cousin, Kirk Murphy (Cindy) of Goode; and special friends, Frank and Joanne Tomlin of Madison Heights. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Madison Heights Christian Church with Rev. George Harris officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Madison Heights Christian Church, 149 Main St., Madison Heights, VA 24572 or Monelison Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 56, Madison Heights, VA 24572. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.