I PUT THE USS HUNLEY IN COMMISSION WITHE THE ADMIRAL AND SERVE WITH HIM THE ENTIRE TIME HE WAS ON BOARD. I LEARNED A LOT FROM HIM.HE GAVE ME TONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND WAS INSTRMENTAL OF MY GOING UP FOR AND MAKING WARANT OFFICER. i KNOW THIS IS KIND OF LATE BUR I JUST WANTED DTO SAY THE R.F. MURPH;Y WAS THE BEST AND MLOST FAIR OFFICER I HAD SERVED WITH IN MHY 26 YEASRS IN THE NAVY. I WAS LUCKY TO SEE THE ADMIRAL AT THE DECOMMISIONING OF THE HUNLY IN NORFORLK VA.r

Patty, Caitlin, Erin, and Sarah... Our thoughts are with you and your families. It's so hard to lose someone you love, but find peace in the fact Papa Ralph had long life. Also, peace that he is with Sheila now and I'm sure they are happy to be together again. We love you...Shari and Michael

Patty and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

God Bless you,
Tershia (Tee) Williams (Liz daughter)

Patty, John and Dan,

Ralph's gone home to Ralph, Sr., Mary Lou, and even his daughter, Sheila. What homecoming they must be having!

We look forward to being together with you this weekend in spite of the circumstances. Hold on to each other!

Love,
Col

Since Dad's passing, the comment I hear most often from friends and family is that Dad was "such a good man". Kind, loving, spiritually strong, would be my description. I'm fortunate that I was able to share a good amount of time with him in recent years and I'll miss him very much. Big, big shoes to fill. A great Dad.

The management and staff of Taylor Funeral Home extends their sympathies to the family and friends of Adm. Ralph F. Murphy, Jr.