Michael David Murphy

Michael David Murphy, 54, passed away March 10, 2024 peacefully in his sleep. He was born August 27, 1969, in Phoenix, Arizona to Cheryl and Thomas Murphy. He was the baby of the family and enjoyed being the center of attention since the day he was born.

He spent his early childhood years in north Phoenix and his teenage years in central Phoenix. He was a graduate of Washington High School and attended the University of Phoenix. Michael was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Michael excelled professionally, always helping others get what they needed in life - a job, a car, an education, even clean drinking water. His talents were varied and immense, but there were none greater than his ability to make people happy - to laugh and smile.

His greatest joy in life was his three daughters, McKenah, Alexys and Hayden. He loved them "to the moon, the monkey, and the tree, mucho, mucho." He was so proud of his girls and encouraged them to make their dreams come true. He truly lived, loved, and laughed with them every minute they shared.

Always a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan, Michael recently recruited two new fans when his grandsons Nixon and Oliver were born. He loved these little boys so much and planned to do all the things a Gramps would do with them, provided it did not involve any spiders and snakes.

Michael is survived by his former wife, Angie Clarke, and their children, McKenah Salazar (Nick), Alexys Murphy, and Hayden Murphy; his grandsons Nixon and Oliver; his father Tom Murphy (Mariann); his siblings, Kim McWaters (Chris), John Murphy (Sue) and Staci Candrea (Nick); his nephews, Nick, Kameron, Michael, Matthew, Tanner and Brock; his grandnephew Tillman and his grandnieces Reese and Taylen. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Bond and his grandparents Jean and John Eynon, and Della and Wayne Midyett.

A celebration of life for Michael will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Palmcroft Church, 15825 North 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85053.