Kendall James Murphy, 27, of Montgomery
Kendall James Murphy, 27, of Montgomery, passed away while serving in his role as a volunteer firefighter Friday, November 10, 2017.
He was born May 10, 1990, in Vincennes to Dwayne and Katrina (Lengacher) Murphy.
Kendall was a 2009 graduate of Barr-Reeve High School and a 2013 graduate of the University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s in sports management. He was employed by German American Bank as an insurance agent and employed part time at Country Oaks Golf Course. He coached basketball at Barr-Reeve High School and was starting his fifth season. Kendall was a two-year member of the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department. He was an active member at Providence Mennonite Church. He loved the Kansas Jayhawks, Cincinnati Reds, Notre Dame and golf.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Herman and Agnes Stoll and Menno and Lydia Lengacher and paternal great-grandparents, Brenda Milton and Fred and Loretta Murphy.
Kendall is survived by his fiancé, Jessica Padgett of Loogootee; parents, Dwayne and Katrina Murphy of Montgomery; sister, Kelsie (Eric) Miller of Washington; nieces, Emma and Halle Miller; maternal grandparents, Bert and Barbara Lengacher and paternal grandparents, Steve and Jean Murphy, all of Montgomery; uncles, Shawn Murphy of Montgomery and Rick (Jan) Lengacher of Goshen; aunt, Tenley (Nathan) Lester of Montgomery and many cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Simon J. Graber Complex. Burial will follow in Providence Mennonite Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 13, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Providence Mennonite Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Barr-Reeve Scholarship Foundation.
Condolences may be made online at http://www.blakefuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements were provided by Blake & Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery.
Hugs and prayers to all?
Thoughts and prayers for those who knew Kendall. He was a good man who put others’ needs above his own. Praying that those who received this unselfish love will ‘pay it forward’ and give his family, friends support and love. D. Cooper
He was one sweet and kind guy.we will miss you
Thoughts and prayers for all of you. May God comfort you during this most difficult time. I know God is wrapping you in his strong arms. Love to you all.
Prayers for the family and Jessica
Many prayers to the family and department. Rest easy FF Murphy. Your brothers and sisters have it from here.