Keith Alan Murphy
Keith Alan Murphy, age 72, of Mt. Vernon, passed away March 6 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was born January 23, 1954, in Evansville, to Joseph and Lily Murphy.
Keith was a 1972 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and began working at GE Plastics in 1974. He later earned a Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering and retired in 2014 after 40 years of service.
He was a life member of the Mt. Vernon Conservation Club and a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post Five. Keith earned his pilot’s license in 1990 and enjoyed flying. In his free time he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and especially golfing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 39 years, Jennifer Murphy; his brothers, Jeffrey and Barry Murphy; and his sister, Cathy Murphy.
Keith is survived by his children, Tawana Cox and Eric Murphy; his grandsons, Trevor Cox and Hunter Murphy; and his longtime partner, Julie Deikman.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 Thursday afternoon, March 12, at Schneider Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 until service time at the funeral home.
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