Hayes Funeral Home

P.O. Box 387

Elba, Alabama 36323

Ph. Number (334) 897-2225

Leon Boyd Murphree, known as Mr. Boyd or Big Boyd, a long time resident of Elba, Alabama passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the age of 101.

Mr. Murphree was preceded in death by his wife Kate Murphree; his parents Harris and Mildred Murphree; two brothers: Rodger Murphree and Joel Murphree; two sisters: Dot Palmes and Marjorie Rainer; son in law: Larry Hill, and grandson, Jeffery Harris Hill.

He is survived by two daughters, Susan Ray (Bishop), Janet Hill; four grandchildren, Guy Davis (Caryn), Boyd Davis (Julie), Jennifer Hill, and Debbie Coshatt (Alan); six great-grandchildren; Wes Davis, Lindsay Davis, Braedyn Davis, Miller Davis, Kate Coshatt, Andrew Coshatt, and one great- great granddaughter, Sadie Marie Davis.

Mr. Murphree owned Murphree furniture store and was one of the original board members of The Peoples Bank of Elba, (now Troy Bank and Trust).

He was a longtime member of Elba United Methodist Church, and also served his country during World War II.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday February 11, at 10:00 AM at Hayes Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service beginning at 11:00AM at Evergreen Cemetery with Hayes Funeral Home directing. His family request no flowers, and donations be made to United Methodist Childrens Home at 4001 Carmichael Road Suite 235 Montgomery, Alabama 36106, or the charity of your choice.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Murphree family.