Paul Neal Murphy

August 3, 1942 - August 7, 2019

Paul Neal Murphy, age 77, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Buchanan County, Virginia and was the son of the late Herb Murphy and Carrie Bailey Smith. Paul was a retired coalminer from Jewell Smokeless Coal Company and was the owner and operator of the Tackle Shop in the Dalton Addition section of Richlands. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Smith, and sister, Dottie Smith. Those who remain to carry on his spirit are his: Son, Sam Murphy and wife, Lena of Paintlick, VA Daughter, Cindy Cordle and husband, J.R. of Cedar Bluff, VA The joys of his life, his grandchildren, John Murphy, Stacie Murphy, Austin Cordle and Amber Cordle and one great grandchild, Ryan Cordle. The funeral service for Paul Neal Murphy will be conducted at 12 PM on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with Reverend Lucky Bunn officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Sam Murphy, John Murphy, Austin Cordle, Neil White, Timmy Matney and Jason Matney. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom Shifflet, Keith Matney, Charlie Asbury, Steve McBride and Randy Yost. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of the service on Friday. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com