Thomas James Murphy

Thomas James Murphy, 43, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. He served four years in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Thomas was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Murphy; grandparents, Freeman and Cora Murphy, James K. Smith. Survivors include his wife, Shaney Jones Murphy; children, Alicia and Dylan Murphy; mother, Evelyn Murphy; grandson, Elijha Murphy; sisters and brother-in-law, Rhonda and Rich Wiggins, Melissa Kelly; brother and sister-in-law, David and Terri Murphy; grandmother, Eva Smith; stepson, Tyler Shipman; nieces and nephews, Tori, Maris and Rianna Wiggins, Brett Murphy, Mitchell Kelly, Cari Murphy; aunts, uncles, cousins and great-nieces also survive. Visitation will be at McDonald and Son Funeral Home Monday, Dec. 27, from noon to 3 p.m. with the service to follow. McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.