David Michael Murphy
September 20, 1943 ~ April 6, 2021
David “Michael” Murphy, age 77, local businessman and founder of Michael Murphy & Sons gun shop, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 15, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. The service will be Live Streamed and available to view through Eastminster's website (https://eastminster.org/live/) or by clicking "Watch Event" below. Michael was a loving husband, father, and friend to all. Michael was born September 20, 1943 in Abilene, KS where he was raised and attended school. After graduating Fort Hays State University, he became a lifetime resident of Wichita and later Key Largo, FL. He was gifted with a son in 1963, and then married Barbara Murfin Murphy in 1973 where together they were blessed with five additional children. He was known for his quick wit and his networking skills. His business interests included firearm sales and coaching, heavy machinery sales, and various business boards. Never short of hobbies, he was an avid pilot, fisherman, hunter, Scoutmaster and equestrian among many others. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Pauline Murphy. Survived by his wife, Barbara Murphy; sons, Brian (Becky) Murphy of Amarillo, TX, Marc (Emmy) Murphy of Augusta, KS, Matthew (Becky) Murphy, Marshall (Jennifer) Murphy of Andover, KS; daughters Molly (Clint) Carrier of Wichita, Maggie (Nick, M.D.) Barnthouse, M.D. of Sandy, UT; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Pat Murphy, Charles (Barbara) Murphy, both of Manhattan, KS, Tim (Elaine) Murphy of El Dorado, KS, Mark (Joan) Murphy of New Strawn, KS. Memorials have been established with Eastminster Presbyterian Church, The Protestant Congregation at Ocean Reef, and Sportsmen’s Paradise Restoration Project. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Michael was always supportive of me as a teacher. I had his sons and daughters in my shop classes and I enjoyed them all. He was a great guy, and he will be missed. You have my deepest sympathy. Fred Goering (Doc)
Marshall and family, so sorry to hear about Mike. I did not know him well, but I know he was a husband, dad, and wonderful grandpa. No more pain. A new journey has began for him that is priceless. My prayers are with you.
Our prayers and love are with your Family. Garry & Donna Beard
Dear Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Mary Maisch Wade
Dear Friend, “Barb”…My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time as you grieve the loss of your beloved husband. It’s a comfort to know that he is with the Lord as you deal with the deep sadness of a life without him by your side. Happy you have so many children to help you through. Love you, honey, as you will be in my thoughts. Sondra Robison
Dear Murphy Family, We are so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing, we have so many fond memories of your family and we’re thankful for all the times we had together with our kids growing up. We are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort through this time. With Love, Ann & Joe Sappok, Alex & Heidi Sappok, and Cindy & Stratton Harrison
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Mike has been a true friend since meeting him during our first year of college. I have really enjoyed his and the family’s visits over several years of hunting at the farm and many other visits at your home. He will always have a special place of memory in my heart. Sincerely, Melvin Murphy
What a terrific and kind gentleman…was blessed to have met him. Condolences to the whole family. Chris Dorsey