Daniel Abbott Murphy, 86, of 1304 Willow Drive, died Wednesday morning at his home. A native of Manchester, NH, he had lived in Chapel Hill for many years.
Mr. Murphy was retired from the US Army, retiring in 1982 as a Major. Serving during World War II he received many decorations and citations. He was past commander of VFW Post 9100 and American Legion Post 6 in Chapel Hill.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Gaither Murphy and his daughter, Burgess Murphy McSwain.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in the Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill, officiated by Rev. Tammy Lee. Greveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. in the Western Carolina Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC with full military honors.