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One of Choctaw's Favorites Passes On Michael S. Murphy 59, of Choctaw, beloved husband, father, teacher, and Mu, passed away on December 11, 2005. He is affectionately called 'My Favorite Teacher' by generations and generations of Choctaw High School students. He was born in Lawrence, KS on October 3, 1946 to Bobby and Marcheata Murphy. He was a 1964 graduate of Northwest Classen High School. He served his country in Vietnam in the Air Force. He received a bachelor's, master's in Psychology and a master's in Social Studies from the University of Central Oklahoma. Mr. Murphy taught at Choctaw High School for 30 years, teaching Psychology, Sociology, Driver's Ed., Senior Class sponsor, and the CATS night program. He 'filled in, until we can find somebody', filming the football team from 1975 to 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcheata Murphy and sister, Mary Jane Harmon. He is survived by his father Bobby Murphy of Midwest City, his loving wife, Kathy of the home and two step daughters; Kris Funderburgh and husband Bryan of Choctaw and Kari and husband Trent of Choctaw; his sister Melinda and her husband Cal Cleveland of Piedmont; brother Mark and wife Dana Murphy of Enid; grandchildren Lindsey, Erin and Jack Funderburgh and Carson, Marley and Lydia Smith; nieces Emily Harmon of OKC and Keely Murphy of Enid and nephew Tyler Cleveland of Piedmont. He never met a stranger and will be missed by his family and many, many friends. Memorial Services was held Thursday, Dec. 15th, at 3:30pm at the Boren Activities Center at Choctaw High School. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the CNP School Foundation designating the Michael Murphy Scholarship Fund, 12880 NE 10th St., Choctaw, OK. 73020. Barnes & Johnson Funeral Home 1820 S. Douglas Blvd Midwest City 733-2991 |
| ALMA MATER Standing firmly on the hilltop Clearly outline 'neath the blue, Emblem of the best and noblest. Alma Mater true. Hail, all hail to thee, dear Choctaw Alma Mater true. We will ever sing our praises to the Gold and Blue Foster mother, friend so loyal, Honor, love and faith we bring. With thy spirit ever near us, this our song shall ring. Hail, all hail to thee, dear Choctaw Alma Mater true. We will ever sing our praises to the Gold and Blue |