Gary L. Murph, age 78, of Flomaton, AL passed away on August 4, 2024 peacefully at home with his wife by his side.  He was born on October 8, 1945 in Atmore, AL to Marvin and Vonteen Ellison Murph.  Gary was a member of Community of Christ Church in Huxford, AL. He was a proud military Veteran serving in the Vietnam War.  While serving he reached the rank of E-9 Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.  Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Vonteen Murph; his infant sister; his sister, Rhonda Reynolds; his brother, Ual Murph; his grandson, Mason Floyd Rowland and his brother-in-law, Preston Barnett.

Gary is survived by his wife and soulmate of 29 years, Bunkie Rowland Murph of Flomaton, AL; his son, Christopher Rowland (Jess Gantt) of Flomaton, AL; his grandson, Jay Braxton Rowland; his siblings, Gordon (Winnie) Murph of Bay Minette, AL, Kay (Pat) Mullins of Evergreen, AL and Josalyn Barnett of Atmore, AL; his brother-in-law, Lee Reynolds of Atmore, AL and his sister-in-law, Ann Murph of McCullough, AL.

Gary had a huge love for his fur babies, especially his cat, Candie! He had a very "special fur baby" that he loved and they had an unbreakable bond-Gunner Linam.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery in Jay, FL with High Priest Beth Linam officiating.  Interment will follow in Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.