Obituary for Stephen Robert Murphy
Stephen Robert Murphy, 76, of Franklin, North Carolina passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022.
Stephen was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1945, to Harry W. and Marion (Williams) Murphy.
Stephen was a long-time resident of Franklin, North Carolina. Upon his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably (Sergeant - E5) for 5 years from 1963 to 1968. Following his military service, he was employed by Belden Wire & Cable and Tektone Sound & Signal Manufacturing, Inc. and was a member of Mensa and a member of the National Audubon Society.
Stephen was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He is loved by all who knew him, family, friends, and neighbors. He was always there with encouraging and uplifting words for everyone he met. Stephen’s life was grounded by his faith, and he lived it accordingly. He represented the good that we all need every day in our lives. His integrity, love of life, laughter and his independent spirit will be dearly missed. Stephen will be forever in our hearts, and we know he will always be watching over and guiding us. Rest in peace.
Stephen will be lovingly remembered by his family, as well as his treasured friends Shelly Barrett, Kim Cunningham, and Virgie Yonce all of whom he considered to be family (Stephen called them his angels); his nieces, Margaret Elaine Cressaty (Cherif), Pamela Cronan and Barbara Cronan; six grandnephews, and one grandniece, many great-grandnephews, and great-grandnieces as well as many cousins. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Mary Lou Murphy, Marilyn Roberta Murphy, Margie Marie Murphy Cronan; brother-in-law, John L. Cronan and niece Roberta Arlene Cronan Underwood.
A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be 5pm, Tuesday, April 19, at the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery.
Rev. David Lee Williams will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 7739 and American Legion Post 108.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Stephen’s loved ones wish to send a special thank you to the entire staff at Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, North Carolina for their care and compassion.
Online Condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Stephen was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1945, to Harry W. and Marion (Williams) Murphy.
Stephen was a long-time resident of Franklin, North Carolina. Upon his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably (Sergeant - E5) for 5 years from 1963 to 1968. Following his military service, he was employed by Belden Wire & Cable and Tektone Sound & Signal Manufacturing, Inc. and was a member of Mensa and a member of the National Audubon Society.
Stephen was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He is loved by all who knew him, family, friends, and neighbors. He was always there with encouraging and uplifting words for everyone he met. Stephen’s life was grounded by his faith, and he lived it accordingly. He represented the good that we all need every day in our lives. His integrity, love of life, laughter and his independent spirit will be dearly missed. Stephen will be forever in our hearts, and we know he will always be watching over and guiding us. Rest in peace.
Stephen will be lovingly remembered by his family, as well as his treasured friends Shelly Barrett, Kim Cunningham, and Virgie Yonce all of whom he considered to be family (Stephen called them his angels); his nieces, Margaret Elaine Cressaty (Cherif), Pamela Cronan and Barbara Cronan; six grandnephews, and one grandniece, many great-grandnephews, and great-grandnieces as well as many cousins. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Mary Lou Murphy, Marilyn Roberta Murphy, Margie Marie Murphy Cronan; brother-in-law, John L. Cronan and niece Roberta Arlene Cronan Underwood.
A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be 5pm, Tuesday, April 19, at the Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery.
Rev. David Lee Williams will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 7739 and American Legion Post 108.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Stephen’s loved ones wish to send a special thank you to the entire staff at Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, North Carolina for their care and compassion.
Online Condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.