MURPHY, Thomas Thomas P. Murphy, MD of Irving passed away November 4, 2014. He was born on August 10, 1927 in Dallas, Texas to Thomas Patrick Murphy, Sr. and Anne Murphy He was a pediatrician for over 50 years retiring in 2008. He received his doctorate at Southwestern Medical School and completed his pediatric residency at Children's Medical Center of Dallas and later became an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Thomas served his country in the US Navy from 1945 through 1947. He received the Irving High Spirited Citizen Award; was a member of The American Medical Association; The Texas Medical Association; The Texas Pediatrics Society, The AOA and was a founding member of Irving Community Hospital. Dr. Murphy is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Marcia and 3 brothers. He is survived by wife Joyce Murphy of Irving; son John Murphy of Flower Mound; daughter Sharon Ann Murphy of Irving; sister Mary Ann Pottkotter of Oklahoma; brother Vincent Murphy and wife Carol of Wills Point; sister-in-law Betty Murphy of Dallas and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Plymouth Park United Methodist Church in Irving with Dr. Bill LaBarr officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Bear Creek Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army at www.salvationarmydfw.org or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Nov. 9, 2014.

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Timothy Darnell

June 8, 2025

Dr. Murphy delivered my and most of my siblings and was my pediatrician through adolescence. When I had children he made a home visit to our apartment in 1996, that no longer exists. I remember hundreds of appointments from the 70´-late 80´s of a bed side manner that always included "now mom I need you to take your son" type dialogue.

Timothy Darnell

March 26, 2023

Dr. Murphy was my doctor from birth until HS. At one time my daughter was ill and he drove from Irving to euless to make a house call with his black docs bag. He was truly a doctors DOCTOR. I remember childhood and have fond memories of docs visits. He treated and took care of most of our brothers and cousins. I wish the old office was still around when we were children.

Waldene Childress

February 9, 2015

Joyce,
You were by his side working all these years,taking care of children. You both were so generous with your time and money and touched so many lives.
What a wonderful loving, caring, man and doctor.
You are in my prayers.

H Leslie Moore, MD

November 16, 2014

A great man and a great doctor. He will be missed.

The Azcona Family

November 16, 2014

Dr. Murphy, to us you were the best Dr. In the World. You took care of all of us when we were little since 1959. You were so kind and gentle and went above and beyond to make sure that we were taken care of . You dedicated your whole life to all the children you cared for and we loved you so much. Our deepest Prayers go out to your family.

Suzan Hall Sprinkle

November 10, 2014

Dr. Murphy was a parent and child's dream come true! I will always remember his kind and reassuring manner, the "teen room" at his office, how he took the time to make my new baby better while we were visiting home in Irving, and how he diagnosed my adult cousin John with leukemia when no other 'experts' could. What a legacy! Your children (aka-patients) give thanks for your life and gift to us and our families

Alice Ashley

November 10, 2014

Rest in Peace.

Alice and Kiki Ashley

November 10, 2014

May God's Peace comfort and keep Joyce and the family. Dr. Murphy was a great friend and incredible doctor to our family for many years. We will love and miss him,

Janet Rubeck Shingleton

November 9, 2014

I am SO glad I got a hug from Dr. Murphy in church on my previous visit back to Irving. My pediatrician since my birth in 1960, he was so kind and caring and took time to listen and explain... not always the case in todays rushed world.

Jane Siegel

November 9, 2014

Please accept my condolences at this difficult time. I remember Dr. Murphy as a kind and respected colleague with whom I always enjoyed discussing pediatric infectious disease questions. He will be missed.

Kathy Davis

November 9, 2014

Our deepest condolences to the family. Dr.Murphy was like no other, he was a wonderful doctor that deeply cared for his children. He would see my children at any time when they were sick, weekends and evenings.A truly wonderful person living by Christian principles. Dr.Murphy made a difference and will never be forgotten

Monica De La Cruz-Este.

November 9, 2014

I am so sad to read the story ,brings me to tears. Dr. Murphy was a very good friend of mine and took such good care of my son Christopher A. Estes he was born weighing 2 lbs. 10 oz. Dr. Murphy is the only doctor in Irving who would take my son in and take care of him and he took very good care of my son Christopher, who is now 30yrs. I can only say the most wonderful things about Dr. Thomas he was a great and gentle man and one of the most wonderful physicians that I have ever known. I will think of him often. My condolences to his wife Joyce please know that you will be in my prayers and along with your family. RIP Dr. Thomas Murphy you'll be missed by many. Love you Monica

Brown's Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

November 9, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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