Benjamin Joseph Murphy Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Benjamin Joseph Murphy of Mooresville, North Carolina, who passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Benjamin Joseph Murphy to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dennis Murphy and Catherine Murphy; his sister Mary Murphy; and his brother-in-law Arthur O'Callaghan. He is survived by: his wife Esther Murphy; his children, Kathryn Lavery (Francis) and Kevin Murphy (Donna); his siblings, Margaret and Tydge (Mary); his sister-in-law Ellen (Norman Steele); his grandchildren, Danny, Kelli, Frankie, Sean, Dylan and Fiona; and his great grandchildren, Cora and Ella. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ben's memory may be made to Iredell County Veterans Services or to the Alzheimer's Association.
