Michael David Murphy

Michael David “Mike” Murphy, age 69 of Franklin, TN, died Tuesday morning at his residence. He was born in Chicago, IL to Richard Dean and Helen Bowers Murphy, and was a Sales Manager with Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuticals, which became Phizer Pharmaceuticals for 30 years. Mike was an avid fisherman and loyal Cubs fan. His family will remember him as a loving and generous father who always had time for his family from the time they were little until the day he died. He is survived by his wife: Marie M. Murphy of Franklin, TN; three daughters: Kathleen Jones of Clarksville, IN, Sharon Newby of Frankfort, KY, and Karen White of Louisville, KY; a son: Bill Murphy of Huntsville, AL; step-son: David Prather of Shelbyville, KY; brother: Ken Murphy of Glen Allen, VA; sister: Norma Tesch of Kissimmee, FL; 15 grandchildren; his former wife: Sally McClure of Louisville, KY, and Max. The family will celebrate Mike’s life on Saturday, July 24 at 2:00 PM from the Historic First United Methodist Church in Franklin, TN. Committal services will be conducted at Dry Run Cemetery in Seven Fountains, VA.