Emmett I. Murphy, 89, of Waco, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 in Hillsboro. Services will be 10 am Wednesday October 16 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Lester Adams and Chuck Murphy officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, October 15 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Emmett was born March 29, 1924 in Hewitt, Texas to Emmett and Exer (Swanner) Murphy. He served in the Army during WWII and retired from Montgomery Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen; and his brothers, Burl, Wayne, Guy, Vernon, Bernon, Pat and Bryant Murphy. Survivors include his daughter, Holly Holland and husband, Tommy of Abbott; sister, Doris Dollins of Lorena; grandchildren, Major Gary Holland and Amy Burke and husband, Roy; great grandchildren, Tyler Burke, Tanner Burke, Trevor Burke and Paris Richards; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hill County Paw Pals, P. O. Box 1533, Hillsboro, TX 76645.