Kenneth Murphy

Kenneth Murphy obituary, Maple Heights, OH

Kenneth Murphy

Kenneth Murphy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaines Funeral Home - Maple Heights on Jul. 11, 2023.
Kenneth Murphy born May 19, 1953 to Collie C. Murphy and Ida Mae (Whitman) Murphy. Affectionately known as "Skinny Brown" in his childhood years, he attended Shaker Heights Schools, and late went on to attend Southern University. While attending Southern University he pledged on the "Infirm14", Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc in the spring of 1975. His line name was "Ohio Player". He had a passion for music and a love for jazz. Kenneth was called home after living a amazing life on July 3, 2023, and he will be truly missed by his family and friends.
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