Paul Ray Murphy, 67, of Geneva, IN, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at his home. He was born on Friday, July 17, 1959, in Boyd County, KY. Paul attended Boyd County High School in Kentucky. He worked for Helena Chemical, Berne, IN. as an applicator for 20 years. Paul also worked in construction and was a painter for Miller Painting in Berne, IN. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and motorcycle riding.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Kelly D. (Besser) Murphy, Geneva, IN, son, Leith C. Booher, Berne, IN, siblings, Nella Stewart, Grayson, KY, Loretta Runyon, Louisa, KY, Sharon Crye, Ashland, KY, Roberta Dishman, Greenup, KY, Sylvester Murphy, Midland, NC, Robert Murphy, Willow, CA, Richard Murphy, Nashville, TN, and several Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Edward and Opal Nell (Hicks) Murphy, sons, Paul Ray Murphy and Travis T. Booher, and siblings, Brenda Galloway, Margaret Hood, Frances Napier, and David Murphy.

There will be no services at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com