Murlyn T. Garwood

January 28, 1923 - January 9, 2017

Murlyn T. Garwood, 93, of Springfield, died at 3:50 am, Monday, January 9, 2017, at Concordia Village. He was born January 28, 1923, in Augusta, IL to John and Louise Butler Garwood. He married Dorothy Calhoun on May 15, 1948, and she preceded him in death on August 9, 2009.

Surviving are two daughters, Jane (James) Garwood-Cutler and Joyce A. Garwood; three grandchildren, Julia (Michael) Boyce, Jason (Jennifer) Cutler, and Jill (Robert) Boyce; seven great grandchildren, Clara, Sean, Aaron, Evan, Clark, Lucy and Jack; one sister, Pauline Bennett; niece, Sara (George) Bradfield; nephew, John Bennett, and special friend, Waldo Richey.

Murlyn was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge, American Legion, and Telephone Pioneers of America. He served as a volunteer at Memorial Medical Center for over 25 years.

Murlyn worked at Illinois Bell Telephone Company, retiring after 40 years of service in 1981. He was a United States Navy veteran serving in World War II in the South Pacific.

Private services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Social Services or Memorial Medical Center Foundation.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Social Services or Memorial Medical Center Foundation.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Social Services or Memorial Medical Center Foundation.

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Tracy Scaduto posted on 1/13/17

My sympathies to Murlyn's family. I knew him from Faith Lutheran Church. He was a very nice man-we always enjoyed talking to him.

Scottie and Diane Bevill posted on 1/13/17

Our condolences to the family of Murlyn. He was a great person as was his wife, Dorothy. We met them through Faith church. We loved talking with Murlyn about the CUBS the ups and downs and boy are we glad he was still on this earth to experience the excitement of 2016 with the Cubbies! May he rest in comfort and peace with all his family and friends who have passed before him. His smile was contagious and we look forward to seeing it when we meet again.

pfl posted on 1/12/17

My condolences to the family. Jesus called Death, SLEEP. Why? Because, The Bible promises the resurrection for our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. (John 5:28,29) Please visit www.jw.org for more spiritual comfort during this difficult times.

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