Ronald E. “Murf” Murphy, Jr., age 57, of Woolmarket, MS passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Ocean Springs.
Murf was born March 27, 1962 in Daytona Beach, FL. He was an instructor and a retired Sea Bee with the U.S. Navy, retiring after 24 years of service. Murf received 8 ribbons for Sea Service Deployment, The Expert Rifleman Medal, The Humanitarian Service Medal, 5 Navy Good Conduct Medals, 2 National Defense Service Medals, 2 SW Asia Service Medals Meritorious Unit Commendations.
Murf’s survivors include his wife, Judy M. Dixon Murphy; his daughter, Shauna (Ben) McLean; his stepsons, Michael J. Dixon and Matthew J. Comstock; his grandchildren, Kristopher McLean and Kathrine McLean; and his dogs, Bailey, Max and Molly.
A graveside service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 1:30 pm.
The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.