Wendell L. Murphy

Wendell Lee Murphy 92 of Mount Airy. Md. passed away on February 26, 2025 at his home. He was husband of the late Frances Sue Murphy who died on April 29, 2023.

Born March 16th 1932 to Mildred (Molesworth) Murphy and James H. Murphy. Wendell jointed the US Army and served in the Korean War. He was a self-Employed roofer, in his later years he worked for Minkoff Construction. He Enjoyed his garden, and enjoyed selling fruits and vegetables from his roadside stand. He took pride in being an old soldier, and being part of the color guard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He is survived by his three children, Tina Murphy of Mt. Airy, Michael Murphy of Mt. Airy, Wendy Deavers and Husband John Deavers of Mt. Airy, He is survived by his 4 grandchildren, Brittany Snell and husband Cody, Ashley Gjerloev and husband William, Cheyenne Wroten and husband Adam, Shane Deavers and fiancé Natalie. He has one great grandson Beckham Snell. 

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Thursday, March 6, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 7, at Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery in Flintstone, MD.