Hozell Murphy Obituary
The passing of Hozell Murphy of Waukegan, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 19, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Hozell Murphy to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, MacGruder Murphy and Caroline Sisson; his sister Bonnie Bell Mallett; and his stepdaughter Ameta English. He is survived by: his wife Margaret Murphy of Waukegan, IL; his children, Sammie Miller (Nancy) of Florida, William H. McKinley (Rosemary), Joe D. Evans (Jeweltine) of Mississippi, Lisa Jackson, Hozell Murphy Jr., Antonio M. Murphy (Michelle) and Stephanie L. Murphy; his sister Bobbie Nell Maggett of Greenwood, MS; his father-in-law John A. English; and his siblings-in-law, Minister Loretta English, Mary Denise English, Bobbie Dotson (Friedman), James English (Cheryl) and Albert English (Debbie). He is also survived by 20 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
