Ray E. Murphy, 96, of Marshall, IL passed away 10:48 AM Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 in the Gibson Family Center For Hospice Care at Terre Haute, IN. He was retired from Prairie Farms. He was born Aug. 20, 1926 in Clark Co., IL, the son of Russell Murphy and Ethel Menk Murphy. He married Faye Smitley and she preceded him in death on Ma 7, 1996. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Murphy and Richard Murphy; a sister, Margaret Beard Madlem and two nephews, Ed Murphy and Dick Murphy. Surviving are a niece, Carolyn Shawler of West Union, IL; a nephew, Larry Murphy of Marshall, IL; several great nieces and nephews and two friends, Flossie Rhoads and Harriet Fouts. Prior to working for Prairie Farms, he had been employed at service stations in the Marshall area, Velsicol and Emge Meats. He and his wife had formerly operated a coin laundromat in Marshall and he had been employed at the Marshall Advocate for many years until recently. He was a graduate of Marshall High School. Services in honor of his life will be 12:30 PM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Duke officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Cemetery Association or to the donor’s choice. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.