Mark Murphy

MARK CALVERT MURPHY

Mark Calvert Murphy, age 64, of Revere, MO, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at his daughter's home in Round Rock, TX.

Mark was born July 5, 1950 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Russell and Margaret Johnson Murphy.

Survivors include three daughters: Dana Collins and her husband, Michael, of Austin, TX, Nicole Murphy of Salado, TX, and Shari Warschak and her husband, Wyatt, of Round Rock, TX; step-son, Steve Bedinghaus of Austin, TX; two brothers, Jack Murphy and his wife, Jan, of Agoura Hillis, CA and Jim Murphy and his wife, Rita, of Granbury, TX; a sister, Mary (Mrs. Larry) Reep of Austin, TX and longtime family friend who was like a sister to him, Anna Lou Gallup Jutte of Memphis, MO; four grandchildren: Cathrynn Murphy, Hannah and Madison Collins and Whitney Margaret Warschak; as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mark studied at Northeast Missouri State University and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of St. Francisville Lodge #588, A.F. & A.M. at Wayland. He was retired from a career in air conditioning and heating.

Per his last wishes, Mark was able to spend his last days with his family in Texas. It was also his desire to be cremated. Masonic Services and Memorial Services were held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka. Family received friends from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the funeral home. Officiating at the service was Rev. Jim Campbell.

Family and friends were also invited to share in a Celebration of Life event on Saturday evening, March 14, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Kahoka V.F.W.

Memorials are suggested to "Murphy Educational Endowment" with the Kahoka State Bank or the Arbor Day Foundation.

The family has been assisted by Wilson Funeral Home.

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