Audie Joe Murphy was born September 23, 1956 to Alice and Mancel Murphy in Tacoma, Washington.  He departed this life December 8, 2022 at the age of 66 years.

Jody, as known by all, was a Bristow resident nearly all his life.  A 1976 graduate of Bristow High School who, by trade, was a truck driver and loved every second of it.  May 31, 1986 Jody Murphy and Robin Hilburn were united in marriage.  Together Jody and Robin raised and supported their three children.  Jody was unwavering in the love he showed his family.  If he wasn't working, he was actively involved with the many activities of his children and later his grandchildren.  If he was no where to be found it usually meant he was out fishing.  He attended church at the First Church of God and was a football super fan.

Jody is survived by his wife of 36 years, Robin Murphy; mother, Alice Strein; three children, Aaron Murphy and Erin McCollough of Bristow, Billy Murphy and Alyssa Goike of Bristow, Krystal Sims and husband Wyatt of Beggs, one brother, Billy Murphy of Bristow; six grandchildren, Anthen, Famous, and Ayden Murphy; Amara and Kolson Sims and Ainsley Murphy and numerous other family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Mancel Murphy; sister, Ginger Murphy; father-in-law; Roy Hilburn, brother-in-law, Steve Hilburn and stepfather, Carl Strein.