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1953
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2019
James Murphy Obituary
JAMES EMMETT MURPHY, JR. 1953 - 2019
Jim passed away peacefully at the age of 65 after years of battling complications resulting from a relentless series of infections.
Jim's love and light will live on through his wife of 36 years, Rebecca Murphy, and daughter Angela Murphy. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen Knowles, and his extended family Chris, Mark, Pam and April Coletta.
Jim was an avid hunter, spending as much time as he could in the forests of Maryland where he was raised and continued to reside until moving to Colorado Springs in 1998. He exercised random acts of kindness and generosity, especially when a child was involved. Jim had a work ethic that was unparalleled whether he was working in the subway system of Washington D.C., managing a car detailing business, or mastering the art of sales. By far his favorite position was at Red Noland Land Rover where he built many lasting friendships with customers and coworkers alike.
All who knew him well will miss Jim dearly.
Friends and family are invited to join in a Celebration of Life for Jim on Sunday 12/15/19 from 12 - 2pm at The Till restaurant, 9633 Prominent Point, Colorado Springs.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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December 15, 2019
Jim was a amazing man. He always had a smile on his face and never complained. He was a dear friend to Bob and Susan Myklak.
He truly will be missed on earth but heaven will have the joy of his presence. We miss you Jim but will not be forgotten. Our sympathy
goes out to Becky and their daughter. What a great man, husband and father. Rest In Peace.
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Becky
November 16, 2019
Jim, you will forever be the greatest love of my life. I miss you so much. It hurts me to my core that I will not get to see your beautiful smile again. I will carry with me how it made me feel when you smiled at me, there was so much love behind it. We had quite a journey together, didn't we? There is no one I would rather have been on that journey with. I will see you in heaven, my sweet Honey Bear ...
Becky
November 16, 2019
Jim, you will forever be the greatest love of my life. I miss you so much. After so many years it hurts me to my core to know I won't get to see your sweet smile again. I will carry with me how it made me feel when you smiled at me, there was so much love behind it. We had quite a journey together, didn't we? There's no one I would have rather taken that journey with. I will see you in heaven, my sweet Honey Bear...
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