Robert Carroll Murphy

December 30, 2020

Robert Carroll Murphy, 81, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away due to natural causes on December 30, 2020. Robert graduated with honors from Syracuse University and went on to become a career Army Officer, earning numerous distinctions as a result of his service. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross and inducted into the Army Ranger Hall of Fame. In his spare time, he loved restoring and flying World War 2 aircraft, among others. He was a fun-loving person who was demanding but made those around him feel special. He is survived by his wife, Chong; son, Michael (Joy) and grandson, Brom of Clovis, NM; brother, Richard (Norma) of Palm Beach, FL and sister, Paula Trudell of Liverpool, NY. Due to the impacts of Covid-19, the funeral service will be postponed until July 2021 at a to-be-determined location. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be sent to https://509th.org/donate