Paul Murphy

Paul D. Murphy, 72, of Millstadt, IL, born Thursday, July 24, 1952, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away March 4th, 2025, at Cedar Trails Nursing Home in Freeburg, IL.

Paul was the co-owner of Barber Murphy Group. He was a member of Gothic Lodge #852 A.F. & A. M., Scottish Rite Bodies, Ainad Shrine, Southern IL Court 86, R.O.J. and R.A.S.I. (Realtors Association of Southern Illinois).

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents:
  • Jack and Eva, nee Steif, Murphy
• Brother:
  • David Murphy

Surviving are his:

• Wife:
  • Pam, nee Thompson, Murphy of Millstadt, IL
• Children:
  • Chad (Rachel) Murphy of Freeburg, IL
  • Ryan (Mellisa) Murphy of Smithton, IL
  • Brady (Aleia) Hanson of Shiloh, IL
  • Courtney Hanson of Millstadt, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Patricia Green
  • Tucker Murphy
  • Dakota Murphy
  • Carlie Murphy
  • Payten Murphy
  • Maxx Hanson
  • Olivia Hanson
• Great grandchild:
  • Remington Green
• Pet companion:
  • Dede “Skooter”

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the BJC Hospice or Shriners Children – St. Louis.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Tim & Joes Tavern in Belleville, IL. Private family interment.