Ulas Bart Murphy Jr., an Army veteran and beloved community member, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born on December 12, 1939, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and made his home in Rosepine, Louisiana.
Ulas served 21 proud years in the Army, where he excelled as a surgical tech, both in military service and later at Bayne Jones Hospital and Byrd Regional Hospital. After hanging up his uniform, Ulas embraced his calling as a retired minister of the Baptist faith, pastoring at Oak Forest Baptist Church, Spanish Branch Baptist Church, and Sandy Hill Baptist Church. He loved sharing his faith and made a lasting impact on everyone he met.
Ulas was a man of many passions. He relished every moment spent catfishing and cheering for the Kentucky Wildcats in both football and basketball. He found joy in watching Nascar and sharing meals with his beloved fur babies, Midnight and Dexter.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-one years, Angela Murphy of Rosepine, LA; sons, Shawn Murphy of Rosepine, LA, Van Murphy of PA; daughters, Beverly Rabalais and John of Buna, TX, Belinda Morgan and Rich of PA; brother, George Murphy and Barbara of Searcy, AR; sister, Louise Thompson and Rick of Hideaway, TX; grandchildren, Scott Basco, David Morgan; great grandchildren, Penelope Morgan, Elijah Basco, Lucah Basco and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulas and Cora Murphy, Sr., sister, Barbara McKnight and her husband, Jimmy; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John Richard and Carmen Thomas, Sr.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ulas's life with public visitation at Myers Colonial Funeral Home on January 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM. We hope to gather together to reminisce and honor Ulas, whose spirit and warmth will be deeply missed.
Rest in peace, Ulas. Your legacy of love, service, and kindness will carry on in the hearts of all who knew you.
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