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Mr. Robert Marcus Murphy “Mark” passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. He was 70 years old. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Abbeville Memorial Cemetery East with Brother Joey Hudspeth officiating. Burial will follow with Skeen Funeral Home of Troy directing. Mr. Mark Murphy was born Tuesday, August 23, 1955, to the late Thomas Christopher “Buddy” and Dorothy ‘Harrison’ Murphy. He was raised by his grandparents, C.C. and Donie Mae Murphy of Abbeville. In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by wife, Jalane Murphy; a son, Buster Coker, and a brother, Tommy Murphy. Mark was a hardworking man known for his attention to detail, compassion for others, and love of animals. He was a jack of all trades, having worked as a welder, millwright, restaurateur, truck driver, gardener and spent many years in construction, landscaping, and serving his community as a handyman and friend to all. He will be remembered for his honest work, his kindness, his good cooking (especially his steaks and pound cakes), and his love of family, friends, and the Lord. Mr. Murphy is survived by a son, Tyler Murphy “Tbird” (Diane); Tyler’s mother-in-law, Kay Morrill; a sister, Jinna Evans (John); two nephews, Will Murphy (Ashley) and Billy Herring; three nieces: Kimberly Murray, Tracy Ellis (Travis), and Jessye Walker; three grand-nephews: Wesley Murphy, Sawyer Ellis, and Holt Johnson; grand-niece, Alexis Murray; sister-in-law, Ramona Flanagan; step father-in-law, Robert Holmes; cousins, Jim McGee and friend, Gordon Marley, and Joy Lee; special friends, Tim Whitehead (Von) and Jane Brown. Serving as pallbearers will be Tim Whitehead, Billy Herring, Will Murphy, Terry Roland, Don Johnson, and Danny Mobley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Celebrate Recovery Abbeville Methodist Church P.O. Box 100 Abbeville, AL 36310.