William P. "Will" Murphy
72, of Indianapolis, died on March 15, 2013 following a yearlong battle with cancer. Born Dec. 25, 1940 in Indianapolis, to the late David J. and Fern R. (Jones) Murphy, he was a 1958 graduate of Scecina Memorial High School and studied at Purdue University, Marian College, St. Mary's Seminary College, KY, and the Peace Corps.
A broadcaster since 1956 in IN, OK, TX, MI, and KY in radio and TV news, he was a statehouse bureau chief, weekly talk show host, voiceover talent and an award-winning feature news reporter. In retirement, he was an active supporter of Indy Reads and IRIS, and worked as a census representative, a translator for MacDonald's, and a tour guide at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Survivors include brothers, David J. Murphy, Frank Murphy, and Alex Murphy of Indianapolis; sisters, Katie Murphy of Indianapolis and Molly Murphy of Zionsville; 17 nieces and nephews.
Memorial will be on June 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Wyndham Hall Community Room, 1910 Wellesley Blvd., Indianapolis.
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"Good-Will" forever, RIP
Dennis Lunsford
Coworker
March 25, 2021
I still miss you, good buddy. See ya soon!
Sally Holway
Friend
May 28, 2019
To the Murphy Family:
You have my deppest sympathy. When I read Will's obituary, I naturally remembered the good times we all had together years ago.
Be assured Will is in our prayers.
Lovingly, Dorothy Mae (Abby) Filiatreau and David
Dorothy Mae Filiatreau
June 20, 2013
We acknowledge William Murphy for his gifts to us and to humanity, and for his faith and trust in us. With the highest degree of respect and gratitude…
Members of the Summer 2013 International Human Cadaver Prosection Team and Students, Faculty and Staff of the Indiana University School of Medicine-Northwest.
Prosectors, Students, Faculty, and Staff
June 13, 2013
Sorry to hear about Will. Will say a special prayer.
Joan and Al Jones
June 9, 2013
When God made Will He threw away the mold.A truly unique, brilliant and talented individual and my best friend who I will always miss.
Sally Holway
June 8, 2013
RIP Will,it was sixty-seven years ago, we were in first grade together, I will miss you, it always great whenever we ran into each other. Charles P. Keefe
Charles Keefe
May 31, 2013
A serious man respected by all who knew him.
Ralph Metzger
May 31, 2013
It is always sad when one hears of the passing of a classmate.
Dan Hagan
Dan Hagan
May 31, 2013
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