Born January 21, 1957 in Pleasanton, California, he is the son of James Shearl and Martha Noel Murphy of Liberty, KY. He was currently an estimating engineer for Intelligrated in Danville, KY in which he had been employed for over 30 years under different Company names. John attended the Mt. Zion Church of God. John loved to travel and to see natures beauty. He was a mechanic, plumber, anything that needed repair he could usually do it and loved helping people.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sue Caudill Murphy, whom he married December 5, 1975; son, Christopher J. (and Alana) Murphy of Norton, Kansas; daughter, Stephanie (and Cameron) Cain of Liberty; three grandchildren, Autumn Murphy and Kyra and Mariah Cain; and a brother, James "Jim" (and Connie) Murphy of Liberty.
Funeral services are 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Casey Davis and Todd Humphress officiating. Burial will follow in Noel's Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation is Tuesday from 5:00-9:00 P.M. at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and will continue Wednesday from 8:00 A.M. until funeral service.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with guestbook available online at www.mckinneybrown.com.