Arnold Addington Murphy, age 93 years, 9 months, and 13 days, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Forest Springs Health Campus in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born February 11, 1924 in Fidelity, Kentucky to Dewey Murphy and Ressie Murphy, he was an only child, Arnold was a member of the greatest generation, proudly serving his country in World War II as a member of the United States Navy. He served active duty during the Pacific actions. After serving he married Belle Wright and they began their life in Lexington, Kentucky. Arnold completed his degree in Engineering at the University of Kentucky. He joined AT&T at Southern Bell for a lengthy career, he retired from Southcentral Bell in 1987. He remained active after retirement in the Pioneers, an engineering group of former telephone employees. He continued with the naval reserve, reaching Commander and retired with the naval reserves. In retirement he enjoyed golfing regularly, tinkering with electronics and volunteering with various organizations, he and Belle enjoyed gardening together. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his wife, Belle Wright Murphy, whom he had been married to for 70 years, of Prospect, Kentucky, one son, Rick Murphy, of Bowie, MD., one daughter, Tamara Murphy King, of Marble Falls, TX., seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Obituary courtesy of Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home.