Earl Woodston Murphy Jr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Earl Woodston Murphy Jr. of Iowa City, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 11, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earl Woodston Murphy Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Woodston Murphy Sr. and Mary Murphy (Yost); his former wife Janet D. Faeth; and his brother Lee Murphy. He is survived by: his wife Marty; his sons, Steve Murphy (Shirley) and Kevin Murphy; his grandson Tim Murphy (Angela Pechmann); his daughters, Sharon Fogleman (Lynn), Teresa Espy (Larry), Linda Bissell (Hatta), Kris Lucas (Fred), Pat Goodwin and Pam Bahmandeji (Hooman); Christian.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gay & Ciha Funeral Home

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