Charles "Charlie" R. Murphy

Charlie was born in Grayson, Kentucky on May 8, 1941. He was the son of Thomas and Prudie (Seagraves) Murphy. Charlie retired as a journeyman from Oklahoma and Missouri Electric. Charlie was very family-centered, and was treasured by everyone who knew him. A man of many talents, Charlie could build or make anything that he set out to. One of his talents included cooking and baking as his peanut butter pies were a favorite of many. He loved animals but had a very special place in his heart for his dogs.

He is survived by his wife whom he married on October 31, 1990, Patricia Murphy; his siblings, Letha (Harvey) Griffith, Fred (Delores) Murphy, and Betty Murphy (Jerry) Craighead, sisters-in-law, Judy (Rick) Duncan, Sheri Brogan, and Brenda (Raymond) Walker; his brothers-in-law, Bernie and Danny Brogan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents; his siblings, Elijah (Bertha) Baker, William Murphy, Ora Lee (Lenora) Murphy, Ray Melton Murphy, Wanda (Ora) Boggs, Violet (Talmage) Jhonson, and Linda (Wayne) Robertson, his sister-in-law, Mable Williams; and his brother-in-law, Henery Brogan.

Guests will be received from 10:00-11:00 am on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Wappner Funeral Directors-Mansfield, 98 S. Diamond Street. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am. Charlie will be laid to rest in Oak Grove Memorial Park. Please consider making a memorial contribution to the family.