L. C. was born in Hardeman County in the smallrailroad town of Grand Junction, TN. He would be the eldest child to be born to parents D.C. Murphy and Ruth Murphy, both from Grand Junction, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Murphy.

He leaves to cherish his memories a very devoted family. His wife of 50 years, Shirley Murphy, his children- Fernando Murphy (Candace) and Sherril Carter. Grandchildren- Keeton Murphy, Marsheila Carter, Miles Carter, Glenn (T.J.) Carter, Jr., Brittany Young and a host of great grandkids. He also leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Barbara Foster, Mary Alexander, Ruby Murphy, Dorothy Hickman and his brother, Robert Lawrence Murphy. In-Laws- Gale Haynes,Faye, Lynn and Nathaniel Proby and Faye, Melanie and Charles Coffee, and a host of loving and devoted nieces, nephews and cousins that will miss him dearly.

Mr. Murphy will lie in state on, Friday, May 20, 2022 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.

Visitation with family, Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 11 until 12 at Lynn Creek Tabernacle Church, 117 Fairground Street, Franklin, TN with funeral to follow. Pastor, Dr. Jaques Boyd, officiating and Pastor, Quentin Bush, eulogist.

Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Franklin, Tennessee.