Alton Murphy

Walhalla– Alton Milford Murphy, 89, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at his residence.

 

Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Alton was the son of the late Deed Murphy and Victoria Dodgens Roach.  Alton was retired from Duke Power, of the Baptist Faith, and he was and an avid hunter and fisherman.

 

Alton is survived by his daughters, Cathie Lowery, Sherri Holland (James); 9 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

 

In addition to his parents, Alton is preceded in death by his sons, Sammy Edward Murphy, Donnie Murphy; brothers, Darryl Murphy, Bee Murphy; and sisters, Maybelle Watts and Virginia Ramey.

 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 27, 2023 with entombment to follow at Heritage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.   The family will receive friends and family from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service at Sandifer Funeral Home.

 

The family will be at their respective homes.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Alton’s memory may be made to Ole Country Church, C/O Rev. Delbert McCall, 139 Delbert Drive, Walhalla, SC 29691.  Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com