Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Michael William Murphy
Michael William Murphy
Obituary
Guest Book
Michael Murphy Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
He served his country during the Vietnam Era in the United States Navy. He was a proud USN Seabee. Mike was the owner operator of MWM Excavating and was an outdoorsman at heart. He loved hunting and fishing with his son and grandchildren and working on his farm and in the garden. He was loved by many. He collected dozens of friendships and relationships throughout his time here and will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 53 years Karen McClain Murphy, his son Jeffrey Marino, grandchildren Haley and Trevor Marino, brothers Jack (RuthAnn) Murphy, Donald (Cheryl) Murphy, sisters Mary Utt and Carol Moreland and several nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers John and Dennis Murphy and his sisters Doris Rapplee and Nancy.
Family and friends can gather at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street, on Thursday September 11, 2025, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and then Friday September 12, 2025, from 12:00 pm until the time of the service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Randy Vincent will be officiating, and burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be officiated by the United States Navy and the Marion County Honor Guard.
Memories and condolences can be left for the family at www.carpenterandford.com
Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home is honored to assist the Murphy family at this time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
209 Merchant Street, Fairmont, WV 26554
Make a Donation
in Michael Murphy's name
People and places connected with Michael
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Michael's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Michael Murphy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
