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Terrence M. MURPHY LTC, USAF

1938 - 2021

BORN

1938

DIED

2021

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Adair Funeral Homes & El Encanto Memorial Crematory - Avalon Chapel

8090 North Northern Avenue

Oro Valley, Arizona

Terrence MURPHY Obituary

MURPHY, Terrence M., LTC, USAF

7/11/1938 - 9/28/2021

Dearest husband of Georgianna Jenkins Murphy. Beloved father of Sean, Patrick (Bailey), Danny (Marissa) and Heidi (Joe, dec.), Laura Waters (ex DIL). Grandpa to Ozzy, Tripp, Milo, Stella, Atticus, Vivian, Liam, Frances, and Jenniffer Schroeder.

Vietnam era WSO in F-4 Phantoms (Triple Nickel). 2 DFC (1 - Bravery), Air Medal, MSM, Purple Heart and many more. US Army, Ohio State, then USAF and career in aerospace industries. World traveler, historian, avid reader, soccer coach, rugby and football player, golfer, scuba diver, catamaran racer. AOH, Am. Legion, RRVFPA. Master storyteller (Murphy Factor). A stranger was a friend he had not yet met. Lover of children and animals. Fulfilled his promises to Georgi to always keep life interesting and to grow old together.

Military service 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the National Veterans Cemetery in Marana, AZ. Memorials in his name may be made to any local charity that benefits children, the needy or Wounded Warrior Project. CHECK 6 Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Oct. 17, 2021.

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Jerry Sullivan

October 20, 2021

So very sorry to hear of the passing of my good AOH friend Terry. Murph was quite a character and and I have many fond memories of our AOH meetings at O'Malley's. Terry was a primary reason why the club enjoyed success. While the main purpose of our club was to raise funds for worthy causes Terry insisted that having fun was important as well. Kathy and I especially enjoyed our annual Christmas party get-together. Our prayers and condolences to Georgianna and family. Rest in peace Murph!

Faithful Wishes Wreath

Bob Kerr

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Frank Scoggins

October 16, 2021

We can all agree he was one of a kind...and a very good one of a kind. Flying with Murph was both professional and entertaining. Nickels forever.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

20

Service

10:00 a.m.

National Veterans Cemetery

Marana, AZ

Funeral services provided by:

Adair Funeral Homes & El Encanto Memorial Crematory - Avalon Chapel

8090 North Northern Avenue, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

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