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TIPP CITY - William Charles "Bill" Murphy, age 97 of Tipp City and formerly of Troy, passed away 12:15PM Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County inpatient unit. He was born April 7, 1928, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to the late William and Vera (Yallup) Murphy.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Louise "Betty" (McMacken) Murphy on May 3, 2018.
Bill is survived by his companion Arlene Davenport of Tipp City and numerous good friends.
Bill was affectionately known as "Murph" to those who knew him well. He graduated high school and technical school in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada but called the United States home for over 70 years. He was well known for his hockey career in Canada and played junior and professional hockey from 1948-1956 for Cleveland, Milwaukee, Troy, Louisville, and Indianapolis. He was a member of the Troy Bruins from 1950-1953 and they were the first hockey team to play at Hobart Arena. Bill owned Murphy Pontiac in Troy for 20 years before selling it to Joe Johnston Chevrolet. Bill was always proud of maintaining his exceptional health and aimed to make it to 100.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fishercheneyfuneralhome.com
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Kathie Erwin & Family
August 28, 2025
To the family of Bill Murphy, we would like you to know we are going to miss Bill. At lunch, at Lincoln Square, we would all talk with him, and my husband, Ron Erwin would love to tease him, and vise versa! Being car guys they had that in common. Also, the stories Bill told about his hockey days were awesome, our children and grandchildren loved hearing them! He didn´t know a stranger! We are truly going to miss Bill! And, Arlene, we hope to see you soon, you have our sympathy. The Ron Erwin Family, Troy
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