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Thomas Frederick Murph obituary, Charleston, SC

Thomas Murph Obituary

Thomas Frederick Murph ISLE OF PALMS - Thomas Frederick Murph ("Tom" "Murph"), 74, of Isle of Palms, SC, loving husband and father of one son, entered into eternal rest on September 29, 2020. Tom was a resident of Isle of Palms for 52 years. Tom was born in Orangeburg, SC and graduated from Orangeburg High School in 1964. He attended Wingate College and the University of Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity (He loved his Georgia Bulldogs.) He served in the National Guard from 1968 to 1974. Tom worked for Beachside Real Estate and was active in his community. "Back in the day", he had been a volunteer fireman and served on the Isle of Palms Town Council for 8 years. He and his wife, Beth, were founding members of the original East Cooper Dance Club. He was also founding member of Friends of Santa, a charitable organization for families in need East of the Cooper. He worked tirelessly and passionately for over 30 years for Friends of Santa. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, William Frederick Murph and Louise Haddock Murph. He is survived by his loving wife, Beth Hart Murph, his loving son, Todd Frederick Murph, and his beloved grandchildren, Hope and Hunter. He is also survived by his sister, Billie Murph Parker. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of Santa, PO BOX 713 Isle of Palms, SC 29451. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date due to COVID-19. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2020.

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Chuck and Jean Wellmon

October 9, 2020

Sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all. Love to Beth and Todd

Chuck and Jean Wellmon

Patty Ennis

October 8, 2020

Oops........Hope, not Holly......My brain backfired.

Patty Ennis

October 8, 2020

Tom was the best of the best. Always a smile & comfort to those he knew & loved. My thoughts and prayers to Beth, Todd, Hunter and Holly. Miss you, my friend.

Marcia Fletcher

October 7, 2020

A kind friendly and welcoming neighbor. Always a helpful friend. Sadly will be missed.

Mitzi Gilreath

October 5, 2020

We have been next door neighbors to Tom and Beth for the last few years. While we didn’t know Tom as well as we would have liked too - we knew him well enough to know he was a good man, a good citizen and a loving husband, parent and, grandparent.
We will miss his friendliness and easy going ways. We will do our best to be good and caring neighbors to Beth.
We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Murph family.

George Maroska

October 5, 2020

Don't think I ever saw him without a smile....

Kathryn Hart Maddox

October 3, 2020

Sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and Todd

Tom Ketchin

October 2, 2020

Dear Beth: Bertie and I are deeply saddened by Tom’s passing and extend to you and your family our heartfelt condolences. It was always a pleasure to be in Toms’s company and he will be missed by many people.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Tom and Bertie

Martha B Lucas

October 2, 2020

Dear Beth & Family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. We pray that you will hold tight to precious memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are loved. Tom is cherished by so many, which is a testament of a life well lived. His beautiful heart was known by all those he helped that were in need, year after year and all of us are better for having known him.
With Much Love,
The David Lucas Family

Brenda Chilton

October 2, 2020

Tom, a member of Sunrise Presbyterian Church, lived his Christianity every day! A wonderful example to all of us! ❤❤❤

Ann Cortes

October 2, 2020

Tom was a wonderful man--kind, funny, and straight forward. I loved working real estate transactions with him because I knew and trusted him. Go with God Tom--Happy Trails!

Lynda Dixon

October 1, 2020

So many good times in the early days of Wild Dunes. I will cherish them all....may peace be with you all...love Lynda Dixon (Sams)

Kathy Johnstone and Charlie Hickman

October 1, 2020

Tom was such a sweet, fun person. He was such an asset to our community and will be truly missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. Beth, our thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Kathy and Charlie

Kara Finch

October 1, 2020

Sending my heartfelt condolences to Beth, Todd, Hope, and Hunter. Whenever I saw Tom, he had a smile on his face but it always seemed a little brighter when he was with his wife, son, or grandchildren. I'm so sorry to hear the news of Tom's passing and I hope his light lives on in each of you. Thinking of you all!

Love- Kara Finch

Joe & Carol Ross

October 1, 2020

Tom was a great friend to our Carolina's Beach Music & Shag Culture. He was also a proud Georgia Dawg. RIP Murph

Sylvia

October 1, 2020

Dear Beth and family,

I am so sorry. My heart is broken for you. My love and prayers are with you.

Love,
“Sylvia”

Anthony Black

October 1, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family. I served alongside Tom on the Isle of Palms Fire Dept. 1981-1984 Great Guy and mentor. You will be missed My Friend!!

Jim Arnold

October 1, 2020

We always had a good time when he was on council and I was the Chief of Police. We accomplished a lot for the residents on the Isle of Palms.. Wee kept in touch often on Facebook. I will miss him.

Barbara Walker

October 1, 2020

This world will miss you my friend!!

Sonny Nunn

October 1, 2020

Went to Wingate and Georgia with Tom, he will be missed greatly.

Monika and Ben Birch

October 1, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss your smiling face.

Liz McKinnon

October 1, 2020

So sorry. Tom will be missed immensely. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. ❤

Howard Chapman

October 1, 2020

Tom was a prince of a fellow. He always had a smile on his face whenever I saw him and he will be missed greatly. My sincere condolences to, Beth, and his family. Howard Chapman

Renée Meyer

October 1, 2020

I didn’t have the history of knowing Tom, but it didn’t take years to know the kind, dedicated, professional, and fun friend that he was. Tom, you are missed So much by many. And I am one. I extend My condolences to all your family and friends.

Donna Evans

October 1, 2020

What a great guy and such a loss for our community in so many ways.

Bambi and Phillip Werner

October 1, 2020

Beth, Todd, Hope and Hunter Our hearts break for you and your family right now. We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. We hope that the tremendous love of your family and friends help you through this difficult time. Tom was a great guy!

JOHN COKER

October 1, 2020

What a wonderful man and friend! Always had a smile on his face and a great story to tell. Vanessa and I pray for peace for the family.
John and Vanessa Coker

Sandra and John Wade

October 1, 2020

Tom will be missed in the IOP community, whenever John and I ran into him it always lead to a heartwarming exchange.
May those warm and loving memories carry the family through the toughest times.
Sandra and John Wade

Ned Pendarvis

October 1, 2020

A good friend for many years. Good man and a credit to the human race. He will be missed and remembered.

Lynn Ward

October 1, 2020

My heart is with you Dear Beth. Prayers for Peace I have many fond memories of the years in the Day of Friends of Santa celebrations.
❤❤❤

Marjorie

October 1, 2020

This saddens me.. He will be missed by so many, one of the good guys.... We have lost a good and mighty servant of the community. Condolences to his family...

Kathy Chakides Gaffos

October 1, 2020

I was so saddened to read this news about my friend... heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, son, and grandchildren. Although it has been many years since I've seen him, I will remember his smile, his good deeds, and the friendship we shared back in the day. Our loss is Heaven's gain...save us some good seats, Murph!!

Ervin Mathias

October 1, 2020

Beth, Todd and family,... Lynda and I are very sorry and saddened by the news of Tom's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Lynda and Ervin

Doug Gepford

October 1, 2020

Dear Beth, Todd and family, I was so sorry to hear about Tom! Dana, the girls and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Love,
The Gepford Family

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