MORPHEW, Joseph E. - Putnam

Joseph E. Morphew, 88, of CMR 8, died Saturday in his home. He had been a railroader for many years and was also employed by Western-Southern Life Insurance. He was a member of Crawfordsville First Baptist Church. He was born March 28, 1885, in Putnam County, a son of Joseph E. and Margaret Cox Morphew. He was married to Edna L. Rodgers AUg 16, 1908. She died in 1968. Survivors include two sons, Herman E. of Indianapolis and Herbert "Eddie" of Crawfordsville; a granddaughter and 3 great granddaughters. A grandson preceded him in death. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wed at Hunt & Son Funeral Home. The Rev. John Carter will officiate. Burial in Harshbarger Cemeter near Ladoga. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday.