William Michael Murphy
1947-2016

Maysville….William Michael (Mike) Murphy, 68 years old. Mike was a life-long Maysville resident born May 6, 1947 and passed away at Mosaic Life Care on May 2, 2016. Mike proudly served in the United States Army National Guard.

Mike was a kind, gentle farmer that loved to help others. He was an avid, successful mushroom hunter and fisherman (undisclosed locations). He cared deeply for the residents at Sunset Home as he transferred them to their medical care. He enjoyed working with the Sunset staff and appreciated all of their care during his recent stay. Mike loved his family, his animals and pets.

Preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Helen (Matter) Murphy; grandparents, Ed and Carrie Matter, Con and Lulu Murphy; brothers Robert and Jim Murphy.

Lovingly survived by: grand-nephew Ryan McGinley; sisters: Margaret (Everett) Clark, Mary Susan Murphy-Randolph, Marilyn Garcia; brothers Paul Murphy and John (Sharon) Murphy; aunt Ellen Louise Gallus. Mike’s loving legacy will live on through his numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, sisters-in-law Roslyn (Jim-deceased) Murphy and Linda (Robert-deceased) Antle.

Celebration of Life: 1:00 pm Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Turner Family Funeral Home of Maysville. Visitation preceding at noon. Private family inurnment at a later date. Memorial Contributions: Sunset Home activities fund C/O of Turner Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 350 Maysville, MO 64469. Online condolences: www.turnerfamilyfuneral.com