William Sewell Murphy Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Sewell Murphy Sr. of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Rosebud, South Dakota, who passed away on June 15, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Sewell Murphy Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
Though William Sewell may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those William Sewell touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his former wife Gail; his sons, Will and Todd; and his wife Brenda Werkheiser.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Memphis Funeral Home (5599 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A procession will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at the Forest Hill Memorial Park South (2545 E Holmes Rd, Memphis, TN 38118).
