Michael David Murphy
May 26, 1941 - July 20, 2010
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Michael David Murphy
May 26, 1941 - July 20, 2010
Obituary
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.
9 responses to Michael David Murphy
Jeannie Martin Maire says:
January 30, 2015
Marie, I know we have not kept in tough over the years and I am sorry about that, for I feel family is very important and you are part of my family. I did not know Michael, having met him only once, but I share your loss and your pain, for I know what it is to lose a beloved husband. I send my deepest sympathy to you and the family. Love, Jeannie
Kathleen Jones says:
January 30, 2015
You may be gone from my sight but you will never be gone from my heart. Love you, Dad.
Robbin Chapman says:
January 30, 2015
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to your family. I have known Mike for almost as long as I have known his sister. I know that you were the “apple of your sister’s eye” and you always watched out for her. You will be missed greatly and I know you and Gerald will have a lot of time to catch up on things!! May God bless your family and my thoughts and prayers will be with them always! Love, Robbin
Shirley Bonfiglio says:
January 30, 2015
Marie, I’ll never forget the phone call I received the night you met Mike. And when I met him, I understood why. It made me happy to know you had found someone who could make you so happy. You’ve had many wonderful years together and I’ll always have a picture of the two of you in my heart as you were at my wedding…. smiling, laughing, joking and blissfully happy.