Michael Maurice Murphy, 70, of Kentwood passed away on Friday, December 28th surrounded by family. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Maryann nee Wisser Murphy, and sister, Kris Murphy. Michael is survived by his wife; Karen, daughters; Kate (Dale) Porter, Mary (Connor) Sheets, Ellen Murphy, grandchildren; Madeline Porter, Amelia Porter, Violet Sheets, siblings; Kathy (Rick) Pilukas, Tim (Kris) Murphy, Sean (Connie Binder) Murphy, Colleen (Dave Morrison) Murphy, father-in-law & mother-in-law, Doug and Vera Humphries, nieces, nephews and many other close friends and colleagues. Michael will be remembered for many things, but none more than his sailing. Michael's wife and three daughters remember sailing most of summer vacation together as a family. Michael also enjoyed woodworking, especially building small boats, and loved traveling and photography. Michael worked for over 30 years in the Kentwood Public School System as a teacher and coach. He earned his teaching degree and master's degree from Michigan State University. Michael served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. A service for Michael will be held on Monday, December 31st, at 11 AM at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Ave SE. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3-7 PM and again on Monday from 10:30-11 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Michael's name to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241-4238.



Service Information

Visitation
When: Sunday, December 30, 2018 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Ofield Funeral Home
Address: 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SEKentwood,MI 49508

Second Visitation
When: Monday, December 31, 2018 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Ofield Funeral Home
Address: 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SEKentwood,MI 49508

Service
When: Monday, December 31, 2018 11:00am
Location: Ofield Funeral Home
Address: 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SEKentwood,MI 49508