Age 72. Dearest husband of Joan (nee Noland). Loving father of Cindi Murphy (the late Jim Tome), Ann Bollinger (Steve), Julie Zacsek (Frank), Jack Murphy and Joe Murphy (Laura). Cherished grandfather of Betsy, Drew, Paul, Kraig, Max and Allie. Dear brother of the late Kathleen Kennedy.

Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Elizabeth Downs.

Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 18505 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 or the American Lung Assoc., 25900 Greenfield Rd., Ste. 401, Oak Park, MI 48237.