Murphy Prevatte, Jr., 83, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at his home in Lumberton. He was born April 4, 1934 in Robeson County to the late Murphy Prevatte, Sr. and Wilma O'Tuell Prevatte. He will be remembered for his years in Security for RCC.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Frank Prevatte, Howard Prevatte, and John Prevatte; and two sisters: Mary Louise Lee and Margaret Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian Hardin Prevatte of the home; three daughters: Gail Yaborough and husband Buddy of Lumberton, Brenda Smith and husband Wes of Greensboro, and Sylvia Reddick of Trinity; five grandchildren: Daniel Yarborough, Samantha Williams, Ashley Fox, Stephanie Smith Brower, and Nathan Reddick; five great-grandchildren: Ricky Dwayne Williams, Christina Foley, Cody Williams, Bradley Foley, and Jameson "Mac" Fox; one great-great-granddaughter, Emma Williams; and three brothers: Linwood Prevatte and wife Helen of Charlotte, Bobby Prevatte of Lumberton, and Jimmy Prevatte and wife Barbara of Lumberton.

A time of visitation will take place on Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. and other times at the home.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017, at 4:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery.