Russ was born on November 9, 1944 in Louisville to the late James and Mildred Murphy. While enlisted in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, he was a Bronze Star recipient. Russ was also a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite and Parkland Baptist Church.
Along with his parents; his son, Robert Lee Murphy, uncle, Floyd W. Tharp, Jr.; and his favorite dogs, Blitz, Murphy and Titus have preceded him in death.
Here to carry on his memory are his wife of 40 years, Eileen O. Murphy; daughter, Megan E. Murphy; brother, James Carl Murphy (Louise), sisters in law, Kathleen Boersma (James), Mary Ann O’Leary Tubb (Darrell); brothers in-law, Patrick O’Leary and Michael O’Leary (Elwood Stroder); along with his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will take place from 2-8pm Sunday, September 30th at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road. A service in honor of Russ will be held at 12pm on Monday, October 1st at the funeral home, with a private burial to take place in Resthaven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request that expressions of sympathy be made to the Louisville Metro Animal Services.
