Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford
Dr. Bramlett Murphy, 85, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020, at his residence in Oxford, MS. Visitation will be Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Philadelphia M.B. Church (36 CR 2006, Oxford, MS, 38655) in Oxford, MS. A funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m., also at Philadelphia M.B. Church. There will be an additional service for Dr. Murphy in Sioux City, Iowa, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel (3220 Stone Park Blvd., Sioux City, Iowa, 51104 or 1-712-255-0131) on Monday, March 2, 2020. Interment will also take place Monday, March 2, 2020 at Logan Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of local arrangements.
Dr. Murphy was born in Oxford, MS. He was the youngest of 14 children born to the late Clarence and Nellie Murphy. He was the only child in his family to graduate college, and with the support of his family, he became a successful medical doctor. Dr. Murphy practiced Internal Medicine in Iowa from 1978 until he retired in 2003. In his pastime, he enjoyed playing golf, skiing, and traveling. Dr. Murphy was known to be a very talented cook who enjoyed the compliments of his cooking from his family and friends. Dr. Murphy will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.
Dr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Faye Murphy of Oxford; one daughter, Dr. Shannan Murphy of Phoenix, Arizona; three step-children, Andrea Wells and Lindsey (Michael) Emeghebo both of New York, and Tracy (Bradford) Eaves of Los Angeles, California; two grandchildren, Lauren Murphy-Moore of Chicago, Illinois and Maxwell B. Murphy of Phoenix; one step granddaughter, Pearl Eaves of Los Angeles; and a host of nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
Dr. Murphy is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Nellie Murphy; his first wife, Jayne B. Murphy; two sons, Derek C. Murphy and David C. Murphy; four sisters, Bessie Murphy, Irene Lumpkins, Lula Kate Jackson, and Ida B. Austin; and nine brothers, Selma Murphy, Dewitt Murphy, Willie B. Murphy, Robert Murphy, Paul B. Murphy, James Murphy, Clarence Murphy Jr., Ike T. Murphy, and Joe W. Murphy.
Donations and memorials in honor of Dr. Bramlett Murphy may be made to Philadelphia M.B. Church (36 CR 2006, Oxford, MS, 38655) or Memory Makers, Respite Day Service (106 Skyline Drive, Oxford, MS, 38655) 662-234-3332.
Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
FEB 22.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(CST)
Philadelphia M.B. Church
36 County Road 2006
Oxford, MS, 38655
Funeral Service
FEB 22.
12:00 PM
(CST)
Philadelphia M.B. Church
36 County Road 2006
Oxford, MS, 38655
