Frank William Murphy

Frank "Butch" Murphy, 67, of Carnegie, OK passed away Friday, August 26th, 2011 at his home in Carnegie, OK. after a short illness. He was born November 23rd, 1943 to Mary Cunningham. He was raised in Lawton, OK by his grandparents Frank M. and Irene C. Murphy. Butch attended school in Lawton, OK. He worked most of his life in Lawton but established his home in Carnegie after marrying the love of his life Mildred Ann Murphy on July 29, 1981. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2010. Butch was a veteran of the United States Army. He also worked in the auto body industry and owned and operated his own businesses for many years as a Matco Tool distributor and restaurant owner. Butch loved Nascar and anything to do with racing and cars and being a devoted loving father and grandfather.

Survivors include:

daughter, Kimberley Murphy Hedges and husband Jason, Oklahoma City, OK
daughter, Denise Tyler, Wichita Fall, TX
"daughter", Tonya Grenier, Dallas, TX
daughter-in-law, Deanna Pierson, Watonga, OK
son: Denny Tyler, Carnegie, OK
"son" Chris Lawrence, Carnegie, OK
three sisters:
Sandie Pittman and husband Gil, Oklahoma City, OK
Elice Vaughn and husband Bob, Lawton, OK
Irene Nowe, Lawton, OK
two brothers:
Rowland Cunningham and wife, Sylvia, Meers, OK
Walter "Skip" Murphy, Lawton, OK
nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ann Murphy, and "son" Dave Pierson

Funeral Services: 11:00am Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at the First Baptist Church, Carnegie, OK
Burial will follow at the Carnegie Cemetery
Officiating: Rev. Chip Perkins

Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK
You may send online condolences to the family at RayAndMarthas.com