Frederick Michael Murphy Sr.

Frederick Michael Murphy Sr. obituary, Mount Vernon, OH

Frederick Michael Murphy Sr.

Frederick Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Day Funeral Service - Gahanna on Mar. 30, 2026.
Frederick M. Murphy Sr., age 58, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was born September 26, 1968, in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Glenn and Margaret (Banbury) Murphy.

Frederick graduated in 1987 from Fredericktown High School, in Fredericktown, Ohio. Frederick enjoyed Dirt Track Racing, Nascar and spending time with his family and friends.

Frederick is survived by his children, Nicole (Andrew) Bouchard of Mount Vernon, Ohio, Frederick (Tia) Murphy of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Dylan (Amanda) Murphy of Howard, Ohio; his fourteen grandchildren; his sisters, Victoria Stokes of Newark, Ohio, Glendora (Anthony) Meyer of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Shelly (John) Kipp of Loudonville, Ohio; his brother, Glenn Roger (Denise) Murphy of Belleville, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

Frederick was preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Margaret (Banbury) Murphy; sister, Sheryl Renicker; brothers, Patrick and Dennis Murphy; and brother in laws, Tim Stokes and Phillip Lord.

In keeping with Frederick's wishes, there will be no calling hours. The family will observe a celebration of life service at a later date.

Day Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Frederick Murphy Sr.

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