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Sam Murphy Obituary
Bastian, VA
Sam McCarty Murphy, III, age 53, died suddenly Saturday, September 19, 2015 at his home in Bastian VA. Sam graduated from Bearden High School and Pellissippi State Community College. He started his career with Norfolk Southern Railway in Knoxville TN. From there to Decatur IL, Roanoke VA, Birmingham AL and lastly as District Claims Agent in Bluefield WVA where he was very happy. Sam loved the outdoors and nature. He was an avid hiker and climbed mountains all across the U.S., including Mt. Rainier and also Mexico. Sam lived at the foot of the Jefferson National Forest where he could hike every day with his beloved dog named IV. He loved music in all styles and had recently rekindled his passion for playing guitar. Sam spent many hours writing and recording with friends at Joel Stooksbury's Soundtrack Black Studio. He really enjoyed playing guitar with his brother, Mick, whom he had taught guitar many years ago. Sam was loved by many. We loved him dearly and will miss him forever.
Preceded in death by his father, Sam M. Murphy, Jr.; grandparents, Sam M. Murphy, Sr. and Clarice P. Murphy, Rex E. and Ruby G. Summers; step-grandfather, Pete W. McMahan; uncle, Joshua William (Bill) Summers; aunt, Patricia M. Murphy. Sam is survived by his mother, Peggy S. Murphy; brother, Michael (Mick) Aaron Murphy and wife, Tairrie B. Murphy; aunts, Mary Jane Lewis (Jack) and Barbara Sweat (Ralph); uncles, Mark Stephen McMahan, Gary Lee McMahan, and John Payne Murphy. Also, many loving cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Rose mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Family and friends will gather Friday at 10:45 a.m. at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service with Rev. John Stuart officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a memorial donation in Sam's name to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Online condolences at www.rosemortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sam Murphy
Douglas Seal
September 19, 2022
The years are passing but I can assure you that I still think of Sam. He truly was one of the nicest persons that I have ever gotten to know and always was excited to talk whenever I would call him no matter how long or how far we were apart.
His name really does still come up in conversation at work and that brings up the disbelief still that he has gone home!
He was a great friend and still missed!
Andrea Kilgore
September 29, 2015
I would like to send my condolences to Peggy and Mick Murphy about Sam. Sam was great at anything he did, and his smile and presence could light up any event! I will never forget the 5 years I spent around the Murphy family. The love and support they gave each other showed me what a real family was supposed to be like. I will also remember and treasure every time Sam met Mick and I at Watts Bar, drove us out to Sand Island in that glorious K-raft to have fun in the sun,and tried to teach me how to wake board so patiently, he was this amazing person that I feel honored to have known. He never wanted you to give up on anything you tried!
If someone ask me who was Sam Murphy? I would say "He loved his family, lived life to the fullest and there was no boundary he could not conquer!" People say he will be missed, I agree with that statement however I say it a little differently "He lived and was to good for this world."
Bob and Cindy Bradberry
September 25, 2015
Sam was our neighbor in Bastian! Bob and I will miss his music in the evening! He was a great guy and good neighbor!
Ashley Bradberry Stowers
September 24, 2015
So sorry to hear about Sam! He was my parents neighbor in Bastian VA! I remember always hearing him play his music at night. He was a great guy. Prayers to the entire family.
Amy Gurtis
September 24, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Sam's passing. A lot of time has passed since I first met Sam at Rocky Hill Elementary. Sam was a great guy and he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family and all who loved him so.
Kristen Gasnow Brown
September 24, 2015
Praying for comfort for you during this most difficult time. I know Sam loved his family more than anything.
Love you all.
Kristen Gasnow Brown
Amanda Hamilton Moore
September 24, 2015
Peggy,
I am heart broken to learn of this news about Sammy... Also, please accept my very late condolescences about Sam's passing too....I have been out of the loop for so vrry long and I didn't know of all this heartache you have gone through... I am so very sorry for all your loses.It makes me so very sad for you and Mick. God Bless you and I pray that you can find some peace. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Melisa and Doug
September 23, 2015
We are so sad hearing of Sam's passing. We pray for peace and comfort for your family and loved ones.
Sammy, Pam and Mickey 1975
Tammy Paschal Harvey
September 23, 2015
Peggy,
As you know, Sammy was one of my best childhood friends. We were raised alot like brother and sister. Even though we did not stay in touch as adults, most of my fondest memories were made on the lake and at Sand Island where we all learned to water ski together. His adventurous spirit was admirable. I am saddened to learn of his sudden passing. My prayers are with you and Mickey.
Curtis Cook
September 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time and beyond. May god bless and comfort all.
Chris Doughty and family
September 23, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Robert & Nan Saliba
September 23, 2015
Sam, you will always be remembered.
Stephanie Patton
September 23, 2015
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our love and support will always be here for you.
Douglas Seal
September 23, 2015
My sincerest sympathies to the family of a good friend who I know will be missed by many. I got to room with Sam when we hired in with Norfolk Southern, he talked me into starting karate at Jack Butterini's where we spent time together for years and kept up with each other after he had moved with the job. I am truly saddened at the loss of such a kind and good man.
James Harris
September 23, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Sam's family and friends. Sam was a true friend that will always be a part of my heart and spirit.
September 23, 2015
My most precious nephew. You brought joy and happiness to our family and you will live forever in my heart. When you were a toddler you called me "Shane" and I loved it. I was there when you came into the world and am heart broken to have to be here at your leaving. Love always,
Aunt Mary jane
September 23, 2015
Sam was a dear friend and we shared a lot of good times. One of my first Black Belts and a true Blood Brother.
Marihelen Ballard
September 23, 2015
Family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. May there be peace and comfort in loving memories and good times shared.
Jaen Austin
September 23, 2015
I've been praying non-stop for Sam's family and friends. He was very loved while here, that I know.
My deepest sympathy
Ruth Shrader
September 23, 2015
Sam was a great co-worker at Norfolk Southern. We will miss him.
Tommy Holliday
September 23, 2015
In Memory of Sam Murphy
Tommy Holliday
September 23, 2015
We send our regards to Sam's family. Sam and I shared a lot of fun adventures in Karate, Backpacking, Mountaineering, Mountain Biking, hiking the Smoky's and all of the times spent with friends and family. He is one of my closest and best friend, he will be greatly missed!
Tommy and Kim Holliday
Sherry Hill
September 23, 2015
Ms. Peg,
Please know in the depth of your heart that I am praying for you. We don't always know, nor understand why God does what He does, we just try our best to trust Him along this journey we call "life". I love you and I ask that God will shower you with His love, His peace, and above all, to help you remember the good days.
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