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Michael (Mike) Joseph Murphy passed away peacefully at his home Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born December 31, 1948 in Leeville, LA to William Otis Murphy and Helen Josephine Holligan Murphy. His family moved to Roseland, LA when he was a child and he has resided in Amite for over 20 years. Mike graduated from Amite High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University . Mike married Diane Cumpston in 1974 and their daughter, Laura "Jolene" was born September 3, 1977. Mike's wry sense of humor will never be forgotten or understood. Mike was a faithful husband and father to the two ladies he loved dearly, Diane and Jolene. He was employed for over 25 years with Cal-Maine Foods in Pine Grove, LA. Mike is survived by his wife, Diane, daughter, Jolene, step-son, Heath Hulsey, sisters-in-law Sandra Passman and Brenda Ardillo and family friend, Autumn Betbeze. Mike was preceded in death by his mother and father Helen and Bill Murphy, and his mother and father-in-law, Chuck and Marie Cumpston. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 17, at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall in Amite from 8:00 am -10:00 am. A mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow visitation at 10:30 am. Service conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment will follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.
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sorry for your loss , didn't really get to know you guys but you were family , our best to you , the joe & Eileen holligan family p.s. mike holligan 720-495-3999
mike holligan
April 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Kathleen Zima McNeive
April 19, 2019
Our deepest condolences. We last saw Mike and Diane in 1989.
Jim & Joni Holligan
April 19, 2019
Diane...I am broken hearted for you and Jolene. Asking the Lord, our Blessed Mother and all the Angels and Saints to hold you oh so close right now. Michael has come to his great reward and what a homecoming to be reunited with his parents. My love & prayers
Glenda Sharkey
Friend
April 17, 2019
Diane and Jolene . So sorry for your loss.. Cherish the memories
Tisa & Johnny Cooper
Friend
April 17, 2019
Diane , Jolene & Heath So sorry to hear of Mikes passing , I always considered him a great friend Prayers to all of you.
David Bryant
Friend
April 16, 2019
Diane and family, my condolences on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Mittie Rohner
Friend
April 16, 2019
My condolences to the family. Losing someone we love is nothing easy. Cherish fond memories as you reflect on the many promises of our Lord. John 6:40
The Johnsons~
April 16, 2019
Diane and family, so very sorry to hear about your husband..my prayers are with you all at this time.
Rhonda Hayden
Classmate
April 16, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Cookie Currier Coxwell
Friend
April 16, 2019
Diane and Jolene,
Glenn & I are deeply saddened about the loss of Mike. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Lana & Glenn Hutchinson
Friend
April 16, 2019
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