David was raised in Montgomery, attended Capitol Heights Junior High School and Robert E. Lee High School where he played varsity football. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Education and Economics, and a double minor in Political Science and History from Huntingdon College Class of 1972. David then completed his Master’s Degree in School Administration from Auburn University at Montgomery Class of 1976, and attended Thomas Goode Jones School of Law Class of 1984. Following graduation from Huntingdon College, he began a lifelong career with Montgomery Public Schools, with the majority of those years at Jefferson Davis High School, and retired with 27 years of service. Following retirement, David and Suzanne lived in Maine, Maryland, Florida, and Missouri, where they raised winning Thoroughbred racehorses at their Winton Farm. He loved fishing with his Daddy at the family pond. He had a great love of all animals. He was an avid University of Alabama fan, and had his own Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant recruitment story.
David was preceded in death by his father, James Cebron Murphy and mother Virginia Hornsby Murphy. He is survived by his wife Suzanne Perdue Murphy, 2 brothers Richard Murphy (Martha) and Bryan Murphy (Jill); 2 brothers-in-law David Perdue (Patricia), Greg Perdue; 1 sister-in-law Marie Perdue; 6 nephews Shawn Murphy (Jennifer), Christopher Murphy (Karoline), Jonathan Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Michael Murphy, and Jim Perdue (Mallory); 2 nieces Margaret Murphy Schuneman (Spencer) and Adrienne Perdue Golden (Wes); 4 great nephews and 3 great nieces; 1 uncle, Lewis Murphy; 3 aunts, June Mason (Ray), Janice Parker (Greg), and Patricia Ledbetter.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 20, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Leak Memory Chapel. Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 PM in the chapel with Dr. Brian Miller and Rev. Steve Badskey officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be made at www.leak-mc.com.
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