Richard Murphy Obituary
Augusta, GA – Rich Murphy, devoted husband to Allison Leonard Murphy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after facing a long and courageous battle with heart disease.
Rich lived life with a deep love for his family. He had a passion for cars, music, fine watches, and cherished every moment spent traveling to Folly Beach with “his girls.”
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Allison Murphy; his children, Ivy Katherine Murphy, Connor Murphy, Joshua Murphy, and Cameron Bernard; his mother, Betty Murphy; his sister, Randi Murphy; his mother and father-in-law, Tom and Joanne Leonard; his sister-in-law, Stephanie Yarbrough; and his cherished cat, Molly Joanne. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.
In keeping with Rich’s wishes, a private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Golden Harvest Food Bank, 3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Georgia 30909 or https://goldenharvest.org/
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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