Rev. Donald Lee Murphy

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Rev. Donald Lee Murphy, 81, of Reading, passed away, Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at his residence.

Donald was born in Middletown, OH on December 5, 1937, a son of the late Dorothy (Leibcap) and Lowell Murphy.

He was the widower of Mona Faye (Eggleston) Murphy, Mrs. Murphy died in 1997.

Rev. Murphy graduated from Middletown High School, OH; Anderson University, Indiana, bachelor’s in theology, and earned a masters’s degree in Theology from Moravian College.

Rev. Donald L. Murphy was the minister at the following: Church of God’s: Eldred, PA, Butler, NJ, Reading, PA and Allentown, PA.

Donald is survived by two sons Jeffrey L. Murphy, of West Hazleton and Brian D. Murphy, of East Berlin.

He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Erin, Shannon, Maggie, and Leanne.

Anderson University educates students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized for excellence in business, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, music, nursing, psychology, and teacher education programs. Established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God, the university remains committed to its Christ-centered mission.