Ray Murphy, age 86 of Collinsville, IL, born in Collinsville on September 21, 1932, passed away October 17, 2018 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL.

Ray was a 1950 graduate of Collinsville High School, an Army veteran attaining the rank of Corporal, and a former member of the Masonic Lodge. He retired from American Car Foundry where he was a production supervisor. Ray enjoyed playing golf, softball, and was an accomplished baseball player, having played during his time in the service in France. He loved spending time with his family, and he especially enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports throughout the years and the special time spent with his great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fraudie and Nora ( nee Barnette) Murphy; his wife, Dolores Katherine ( nee Morietta) Murphy, whom he married on January 14, 1956; a son, Ryan Murphy; and a sister, Evelyn "Murphy" Byron.

He is survived by a daughter, Mary Kay (Mark) Burgess of Collinsville; two grandsons, Adam (Gina) Burgess of Collinsville, IL and Brant (Bethany) Burgess of Maryville, IL; two great-grandsons, Aiden & Asher; a great-granddaughter, Sloane; and a sister, Helen "Murphy" Turner of Norman, OK.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 2018 at St. John Cemetery in Collinsville, IL, with Rev. Katie Jo Bielke officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Community Care and will be accepted at the funeral home.