Andy Frank Murphy, 77, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 at his home in Shannon after a brief illness. Andy lived his entire life in Shannon. He was born March 13, l946 in Tupelo to the late Marvin Murphy and Hazel Stewart Murphy. A 1964 graduate of Shannon High School, Andy worked his whole life as a mechanic, spending much of his working life with Grady Jones Co. repairing forklifts and with Marshall Durbin Co. Andy was a quiet, simple man who was best known as a great mechanic with a strong work ethic. He enjoyed keeping his yard perfectly kept, taking pride in his “at home” mechanic shop and watching NASCAR. Andy loved cats and, at his death, had 3 house cats and 5 outside cats that he dearly loved. Andy was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Murphy and his parents, Marvin and Hazel.
A service celebrating his earthly pilgrimage and his strong spiritual faith will be held at 6 PM, Monday, October 23, 2023 in the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo with Visitation from 4 PM-service time. A private burial will be in Shannon Cemetery, a place sacred to him and where he spent much time over his life helping to take care of. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed at www.hollandfuneraldirectors.com/Livestreaming at 6 PM Monday. Holland Funeral Directors is honored to be serving their friends.
Andy is survived by his only son, Tim Murphy (Lisa) of Shannon and a brother, Tommy Murphy (Leigh) of Jackson and Tupelo and his family, 5 grandchildren, Anna Shaw, Brooklin McKnight, Aliza Murphy, Katelyn Murphy, Tyler Murphy and one on the way; two grandchildren, Ashton and Colton.
Memorials may be made to the Shannon Cemetery Maintenance Fund, P. O. Box 91, Shannon, MS. 38868.
