Charles II

Charles Thorne Murphy II "Chuck"; Passed away suddenly January 22, 2008; age 49, of Royal Oak, MI. Born in Pontiac, MI at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Beloved and cherished son of Gayle French Murphy and the late Williams Vhay Murphy. Mr. Murphy is a lifelong resident of Michigan. Mr. Murphy leaves behind his devoted wife Paula Anderson Murphy, his cherished children, son, Corey Douglas Murphy, daughter Katelyn Ann Murphy and Fiona his faithful and loyal hunting dog. Dearest fun and loving brother of Debbie Murphy Hutchins, William Scott Murphy and Michael Vhay Murphy. Beloved grandson of the late Charles Thorne Mike and Elise Vhay Murphy, Deputy American Consulate General of Australia George W. and Ruth Strother French; survived by adoring nieces and nephews, Richard Mills Hutchins, Jr, Michelle French Hutchins, Ashley Kern Hutchins, Allie MacMillan Murphy, William Vhay Murphy II, Jack Strother Murphy and Maddie Vhay Murphy; special aunt Leigh French of Los Angeles and her daughters Seirra French-Myerson and Darcy French-Myerson, long time and special family friend Dennis Wholey of Washington, D.C. Mr. Murphy was known for his love of the great outdoors, his deep love for his entire family and for his big heart and great strengths. Mr. Murphy was proud of his heritage as part of the early ski industry in Michigan brought forth by his grandfather Mike Murphy and friends in developing Otsego Ski Club in Gaylord Michigan. Mr. Murphy owned C.T.M. Construction Company where he experienced many life long friendships.