Murphy Argo, 84
A coal miner and a member of the Church of Christ, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
The son of Hiram (Tot) and Orpha Maynard Argo, he was preceded in death by sister, Bonnie Phillips and brother, A.B. Argo.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Lee Curtis Argo; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Don McDaniel of Jacksboro; son and daughter-in-law, Murphy and Debbye Argo of Sparta; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Tom Argo of McMinnville, Wayford Argo and Hal Argo, both of Spencer and Jr. Argo of Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Molloy Cemetery in Van Buren County with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today and noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 10, 2005