Kevin Douglas Murphy, 66, of Allendale, Illinois, passed away, Friday, August 19, 2022, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on February 18, 1956, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Marlin Gene and Wynema (Hankins) Murphy. He married Sue Ellen Andrews on December 7, 2012, and for nine years they enjoyed each other’s company along with their blended families.
Kevin retired from Duke Energy where he had worked as a control operator. He was owner-operator of Rocket Works Race Cars, LLC and was an avid drag racer, along with working as a mechanic and machinist. On December 15, 2013, Kevin joined the Wabash Presbyterian Church at Orio, where he and Sue were very active in the church activities. They especially enjoyed helping at the Orio Chowder each year and all the friendships made there. Kevin treasured the time he got to spend with his grandson, Silas Murphy, as he and Sue cared for him during the summer months and every day after school. Watching Silas play baseball was one of his favorite things to do. Kevin and Sue loved taking drives on their side by side, often meeting up with friends along their way. Kevin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Kevin’s wife Sue survived him for ten days following his passing. Kevin leaves behind his son, Andrew Murphy, and wife Amanda; stepson, Eric Haines; grandson, Silas Murphy; mother, Wynema Murphy; brothers, Michael Murphy and wife Cathy, and Aaron Murphy; several loved nieces, nephews, and friends.
Kevin was preceded in death by his father.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation for Kevin and Sue Murphy from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Wabash Presbyterian Church, 11188 N 2300 Blvd, Allendale, IL 62410.
Funeral Services for Kevin and Sue Murphy will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Wabash Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kevin McGinnis officiating. Following the Funeral, Kevin and Sue will be laid to rest at Wabash Presbyterian Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in the Murphy’s memory to Wabash Presbyterian Church. Envelopes will be at the church, or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Kevin’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Murphy family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
