James Alford Morphew

James Alford Morphew, 94, Mooresville, died August 29, 2014, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Mooresville. Mr. Morphew was born March 13, 1920, in North Salem, Indiana, to the late Herbert Austin and Laura Lucille (Sullivan) Morphew.

He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Morphew worked as a truck driver for Daum Overnight Express for over 38 years, retiring in 1982. He was a charter member of Gasburg Baptist Church. He and his wife resided in Zephyrhills, Florida for 17 years, prior to moving back to Indiana.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Alice Katherine (Hunter) Morphew; his son, Eddie Morphew; his brothers, Leonard Morphew and Harold Morphew; his sisters: Marie Reath, Agnes Mahurin, Elnora Shoaf and Martha Carter; his grandchildren, Kelly Christopher, Brian Hogue, and David Hogue.

Survivors include his sons, David L. (Linda) Morphew and James D. (Sharron) Morphew; his daughters, Jeanie (Hershel) Hogue-Payton and Dottie Christopher; his brothers, George Morphew and Fred Morphew; his sister, Florence Larkin; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield, with calling from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Churches in Mission, 27 S. Indiana Street, Mooresville, IN 46158.