Billy Lloyd Murphy of Vienna, Missouri was born on August 21, 1931 in Maries County to Clay Lloyd Murphy and Roy Molinda (Copeland) Murphy and passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 94 years.
He was united in marriage on June 4, 1955 to Pauline Jane Parker.
A longtime member of the Vienna United Methodist Church, Billy Lloyd proudly served his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in August 1960. He spent his working life as a heavy equipment operator in many capacities and remained a dedicated lifetime farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife; sister, Mary Ellen Schwartze; and grandson, Coad Murphy Stricklan.
He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Lloyd Murphy; two daughters, Melanee Jane Stricklan and husband Berry and Carol Jo Schulte and husband John; six grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jessica Stricklan, Ashley and Russell Grigsby, Audrey Murphy, John and Tiffany Schulte, Sarah and Jamie Jones, and Sam Schulte; 18 great grandchildren, Madison (Jacob), Gavin (Kayla), Cash (Salene), Jaelee, Jude, Josie, Colton (Madison), Reece, Jordan, Ava, Clay, John Henry, George, Ruth, Brett, Clara, Luke and Jada Rose; four great great granddaughters, Cody, Murphy, Presley and Priscilla; one great great granddaughter expected soon; sister-in-law, Sally Goodman; other relatives and friends.
Private services were conducted April 4, 2026.
Burial in the Vienna Public Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
