James L. Murphy, age 74, of Moneta, VA., passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Lewis Gale Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Murphy of Moneta; stepdaughter, Madison Groves of Roanoke; stepson, Casey Groves of Moneta; granddaughter, Aleshanee; three sisters, Patricia Trouth (Isaac) of Bowie, MD, Andrea Franklin (Lamont) of Cheltenham, MD, and Linda Phillips of Houston, TX; one brother, Ronnie Murphy (Sue) of Moneta; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Washington Street Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Fairmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Friends may view on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from noon until 8pm at the funeral home.