Robert "Bob" Eugene Murphy

Robert (Bob) Eugene Murphy – June 17, 1946 – August 30, 2024

Robert (Bob) Eugene Murphy was born on June 17, 1946, in Chicago Heights Illinois, to George and Dorothy Murphy. Bob died peacefully at home, in Redvale, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Bob is proceeded in death, by both of his parents, his wife Mary, some siblings, his grandson in law John Marble, and his grandson, Kyle, that passed away as an infant. To many he was affectionately known as “BlahBlah,” a nickname given by his great-grandson Jeremy who, at a young age, couldn’t pronounce “grandpa,” Bob cherished this name for the past 12 years. Bob was in the Navy, he served in Vietnam as a submarine mechanic. For most of his adult life, he was a diesel mechanic, and a small engine mechanic. He also spent several years in Las Vegas, Nevada as a slot machine mechanic. After retiring 15 years ago, Bob moved to Colorado to be closer to his family. His days were filled with the joy of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the light of his life, just as he was theirs. He is deeply missed. His hobbies were being in the yard, mowing the grass, tinkering around the house, reading, and making his famous lasagna for everybody in town.

Bob is survived by his daughter Carol (Sean) Fernandez, of Redvale, Colorado, his son, Robert Eugene Murphy JR, of Reno, Nevada. As well as four granddaughters, Hollie Marble of Redvale, CO, Ashley Fritz, of Colorado Springs, CO, Brittany Fritz of Grand Junction, CO and Sebrina Rose from Henderson NV. He has five great grandchildren, with one more on the way.

Bob will receive his military honors at a small community park in Redvale, Colorado at a later date, yet to be determined.