James Parnell Murphy Obituary
The passing of James Parnell Murphy (Westland, Michigan) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 31, 2025 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Parnell Murphy to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virdell Vesey-Murphy-Mears and James Murphy; and his siblings, Carolyn Murphy-Washington and Kenneth Roger Murphy. He is survived by: his children, Joseph (LaShaun), James Marcus and Nicole; his grandchildren, Jazmine, Alexius, Larod, Kae'lyn, Emynee, Malcolm, Myles and Nykhi; his great grandchildren, Jordan, Damier, Dakota, Princeton, Peyton, Alexcion, Kaden, Jade Nicole and Lelani; his sister-in-law Marjorie Lewis; his siblings, Lynnett Murphy-Barnett (Steve), Keith Rodney Murphy Sr. and Lenora Jean Murphy (Mark); his aunt Velma Wilson (Matriarch); and his uncle Venus Vesey (Sue). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends.
