Deacon Robert Murphy
HUNTERSVILLE — Deacon Robert T. Murphy, 84, of Huntersville went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 16, 2025, surrounded by his family.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at James Funeral Home, located at 10520 Arahova Dr. in Huntersville. A prayer service will be held at 5 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at St. Mark Catholic Church, located at 14470 Stumptown Road in Huntersville, with burial to follow at Charlotte Memorial Gardens. There will be a reception in the Parish Hall at 2:30 p.m., after the burial.
Robert Murphy was born on March 12, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late James Murphy and Eva Klein. A Vietnam War Veteran, he served in the U.S. Air Force.
He was ordained as a deacon for the Diocese of Charlotte on June 10, 2006, and assigned after ordination to St. Mark Church, where he was active in Hispanic Ministry as well as general parish and outreach ministries. He retired in 2016 after 10 years of ministry.
Deacon Murphy is survived by the love of his life, Angeles I. Murphy, who he met in Madrid more than 60 years ago. Together they have four children: Robert Murphy, Richard Murphy (and wife Kate), Charles Murphy (and wife Kim), and Rose Mary Murphy. He is also survived by sister Kathleen, as well as eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is in charge of the arrangements.
— Catholic News Herald