David “Bear Man” Wayne Murphy

February 23, 2018
David “Bear Man” Wayne Murphy

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David “Bear Man” Wayne Murphy, 61, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018.

He was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and a son of G.L. Murphy and the late Norma Blythe Murphy.
David worked most of his life as a carpenter with an artistic flair. He was a compassionate, big-hearted man that lived a simple but very purposeful life. He had a wonderful sense of humor, was a great storyteller and adored animals.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years; Sheila Owenby Murphy; father, G.L Murphy; sister, Judy Brittain; brother, Glen Murphy; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 4:00pm, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 3-4pm in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Humane Society, 1214 Greenville Hwy., Hendersonville, NC 28792 or American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.


Service

Wednesday, February 28, 2018
4:00 PM

Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Visitation

Wednesday, February 28, 2018
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • March 01, 2018
    Herb and Connie Stanfield says:
    Connie and I had the privilege of working with David back in the 1990s for several years. We were always laughing at David's funny stories and impressed with his talents and skills but above all his kind gentleness. He always lightened everyone's load with his funny takes, low stress outlook and he contributed to solving so many problems with well thought out ideas and answers. David was one of the nicest people we have ever known and we look back on that period in our lives and know that David added so much to that great times we lived through. Thank you David. You were always such a wonderful part of everything.

  • March 01, 2018
    Wayne Hamilton says:
    Dave was my best friend at West, we had some great times together. I am at. A loss for words. My prayers for the family.

  • March 01, 2018
    Rusty Breeding says:
    So sad to learn of your loss, Sheila. I've thought of you often since your growing up years on the Old CCC Road. With love, Rusty

  • March 02, 2018
    Jackie Rudisail says:
    David and I were good friends in elementary school. He was a great guy with a lot of talent. So sorry to hear he left us so soon. RIP, my friend.