Timothy "Timmy" M. Murphy was born on January 21, 1943 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to John "Jack" T. and Rosella Murphy. Tim was from a large Irish Catholic family, one of eleven children including his twin brother James "Jimmy" Murphy. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Ranger in Vietnam. He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Business. In the late 70s, a career opportunity brought him to Texas where he successfully ran a major manufacturing company before starting his own successful business. He raised two daughters, Kate and Erin.
Tim was the life of every gathering, especially on his regular trips to the Arizona desert, where he amassed unforgettable memories with his brothers, sisters, daughters and grandkids. He told fantastic stories of his life, cracked jokes, hiked, and tinkered on his home and in the garden. He enjoyed keeping up with world events and prioritized staying physically fit. He was a true Renaissance man. He worked tirelessly until the end of his life. His employees and the partners he made in business were some of his most cherished friendships.
Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Rosella, his father, Jack, his brothers, Terry, Johnny and Denny, and his sister, Mary Ellen. He is survived by his daughters, Kate and Erin, his son-in-law, Diego, his two grandsons, Rio and Enzo, his brothers, Jimmy, Frank, Billy and Joe and his sisters Kitty and Maureen and countless nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00am, Friday, October 23, 2020 at Foust and Son Funeral Home.
If you wish to send flowers in, please contact Lilium Floral Design at 817-589-1566 or http://www.liliumflorals.com.
"May good luck be with you Wherever you go, and your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow."
- an Irish blessing
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