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Lonnie Howard Murphy
2019-04-01
Lonnie Howard Murphy, age 67 of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Warner Center for Caring.
Howard, as he was known by everyone, was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida to the late Lonnie and Sadie Marie (Jordan) Murphy. He was a life-long resident of the area and was also known as �Murf the Surf� in his younger days because of his love for surfing.
He worked as a finish carpenter for most of his life and was never without his trademark straw hat and beard. In his spare time, he loved to fish. Howard never had children, but devoted all of his love to his nieces, nephews and his dog �Cork�.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He leaves behind his sister Jeanette Kemp and her husband Roy of Fernandina Beach, Florida; niece, Sharon Pittman of Fernandina Beach, Florida; nephew Kelly Kemp and his wife Alisha of St. Augustine, Florida; great-nieces, Elizabeth Pittman and her husband Danny of Jacksonville, Florida, Gracie Stack and her husband Liam of St. Augustine, Florida; great-nephews, Lance Corporal Caleb Kemp and Luke Kemp both of St. Augustine, Florida.
Services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at North 14th Street Baptist Church with a reception to follow at the church hall.
Those desiring may make a donation in Howard�s name to Nassau Humane Society, 639 Airport Road, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 or Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257
Memories
KIM WILLIS April 1, 2019
Jeannette and family, I am sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Praying for you and your family that God wraps his loving arms around you and provides peace to each of you. Kim Willis and family
CHRIS BRYAN April 1, 2019
Jeanette, so sorry to learn of the loss of your brother. Prayers for you and your family. Love, Chris
CHUCK HALL April 2, 2019
Howard was a solid friend and a good-hearted soul. He will be missed.
MARY AND AL BENNETT April 2, 2019
Our prayers and sympathy Jeanette and family Al and I send to you. Howard was a great friend and we have lots of wonderful memories with him. Rest in peace Howard.
DANIEL COLLINS SR. April 2, 2019
Howard and I were lifelong friends, going to miss him.
ANITA & BILLY TAYLOR April 2, 2019
I was so sad to hear of Howards passing. He had a kind heart and a great love of the island.
Prayers and sympathy to the family.
JUDY CAMPBELL April 3, 2019
Jeanette, So sorry to hear of your brothers passing.. Hugs
MAX JOHNSON April 3, 2019
Aww, Howard. Haven�t seen him in years. He was a good guy. Talented carpenter. And most important, well loved. RIP Howard.
KAREN LANGSHAW April 3, 2019
So sorry to hear of this�what a kind and gentle person Howard was, he loved music, surfing and his friends�much love to you and Roy, Jeanette and your wonderful children Sharon and Kelly and their families�I know he is back with his old friend William Beckham and they are sharing some laughs <3
SHARON AND LOWELL HALL April 3, 2019
We love you Howard You are our dear friend and special fishing partner. We Will see you again!??????
PATRICK STITH April 3, 2019
Surfing, fishing, golf�Howard was always a kind man. Another sad loss in the Slowpoke Family. Rest easy Howard
MIKE MCMONAGLE April 3, 2019
H. ,sorry to have lost you buddy. we became friends wayyy back in Jr. high! always you were a kind and gentle man�hope the surf is good and the fish are biting�.you won�t be forgotten my friend
BARBARA JOHNS April 3, 2019
Jeanette my prayers are with you and your during the loss of your brother.
SHERYL HARPER April 3, 2019
Jeanette, we are so sorry for your families loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.?
RICHARD P. SCARBERRY JR. April 4, 2019
Thank you Howard for all of our fishing and golf outings , your Legend will live on in this sleepy little town as will your Presence ????
TINA MCLEAN April 4, 2019
Fly high my friend you will be missed�
SHERRY SANDERSON April 4, 2019
Oh Murph. I�ll never get to steal your hat again. Peace.
JIM AND LINDA HASKETT April 5, 2019
Howard helped transform our house from a total mess to a beautiful home. We will never forget him for his superior skills, ideas, gental soul and the heart pine staircase he built for us. We treasured our relationship with him
SHARON PITTMAN April 14, 2019
Love you! Miss you Uncle Howard!! Thanks for being so inspirational in my life. ??????