Benjamin Franklin Murphy's obituary , Passed away on June 26, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

Benjamin Franklin Murphy

April 3, 1953 - June 26, 2026 (73 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Benjamin Franklin Murphy's obituary , Passed away on June 26, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

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Benjamin Franklin Murphy

April 3, 1953 - June 26, 2026 (73 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

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Benjamin Franklin Murphy Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Benjamin Franklin Murphy of Roanoke, Virginia. Benjamin, born on April 3, 1953, passed away on June 26, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry N. Murphy and Mary Louise Murphy; his sisters, Anita Louise Murphy and Shelba Jean Murphy; and his nephew Aaron Vincent Leathers, Jr..

He is survived by: his great-niece Kayla C. Murphy of Roanoke, VA; his siblings, Sylvia M. Leathers-Coleman (Gary) of Falls Church, VA, E. Rebecca Banks of Alexandria, VA and Henry E. Murphy (Brenda) of Sacramento, CA; his nieces and nephews, Payton Banks of Alexandria, VA, Paul A. Banks, Jr. of Alexandria, VA, Heather Murphy of Sacramento, CA, Amber Murphy of Sacramento, CA and Freya Zsombory (Tibor) of St. Pete Beach, FL; and his brother-in-law Paul A. Banks, Sr.. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlar & Curtis Funeral Home



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