Michael Dewayne Murphy

Michael Dewayne Murphy departed to the kingdom of God on October 8th, 2026. He was born on February 27,1964 in Memphis, TN. His parents were Ira H. Murphy and Mildred Freeman, who preceded him in death. He has two brothers ,Reginald Mcbride and Robert Freeman (deceased), on his mother's side. He has a half sister named Debbie Phipps on his father's side. He graduated from Hillcrest high school. Then he went to pursue law enforcement. He graduated from the police academy. He worked for Memphis Housing Authority for almost 30 years. He was a leader to many people during his service at MHA. He was co-owner of Royal Transportation service from 1998 to 2008 with his father and Andrew Hunt. 

He got married to Launa Y. Shaw on August 9th, 1986. He raised her son, Lance M. Brooks, as his own son. Then they had a beautiful daughter, Lindsey M. Murphy, on October 10th, 1997. He took pride in being a loving and hard-working husband and father to his family.

Visitation will be held at M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel, 5494 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116, US, on October 23, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

A Celebration of Life will take place at M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel, 5494 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116, US, on October 24, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Committal Service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, 824 South Dudley St, Memphis, TN 38104, US, on October 24, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.