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Thomas Eugene Murphy

January 3, 1949 - May 13, 2022

Mr. Thomas Eugene Murphy, age 73, passed away at his home on Friday, May 13, 2022 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on January 3, 1949 to Harry and Cornelia (Holmes) Murphy and was a life-long resident of the area. Tom was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. He was employed by Kaydon Corporation for 35 years prior to his retirement in 2008. Tom was a member of Fruitport Congregational Church, the Muskegon Polish Falcons and the Fruitport Eagles. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, detailing cars, and happy hour with his friends and family. On March 15, 1968, Tom married the former Diane Lynn VanDyke in Muskegon and she survives him along with their children, Amy (Steve) Kelly, Pamela (Rod) Mathews, and Christine Briggs; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Larry (Theresa) Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Robert Murphy, Virginia Winegarden, and Joyce Decheney. SERVICES for Tom will be held 11:00AM Friday, May 27, 2022 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. VISITATION will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, May 26, 2022 at The Lee Chapel and one hour prior to his service on Friday. MEMORIALS in memory of Tom may be directed to the Harbor Hospice Foundation or Fruitport Congregational Church. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com

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Mr. Thomas Eugene Murphy, age 73, passed away at his home on Friday, May 13, 2022 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on January 3, 1949 to Harry and Cornelia (Holmes) Murphy and was a life-long resident of the area. Tom was a veteran of... View Obituary & Service Information

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