VANDY MURPHY was born on January 12, 1938 in Baker Hill, Alabama to the late Anna Field and  George Murphy. On  September 5, 2024  at 12:00  p.m. a convoy  arrived  at 5024  Yellowwood Avenue. It was a sight to  be seen  with  trucks parked  from one end  of the street to  the other to carry him home.
Vandy  received  his  education  in  Baker  Hill,  Alabama  school  system.  He  then  at  the  age  of  17
moved to Baltimore, Maryland.
Vandy was united in Holy Matrimony on October 24, 1963 to Joyce "Brenda" Warner with whom he shared  a loving  union  of sixty-plus years. To  this union  three children  were born, one son, Vandy B. Murphy, two daughters, Jacqueline and Yolanda Murphy.

Even  though  Vandy  left the south  at a young  age he still had  that southern  hospitality  instilled in  him. Vandy  loved  to  entertain  for his family  and  friends. He always wanted  everyone try  his wife's cooking, he knew once they tried it he would have a friend for life. Vandy was known for his famous breakfast at 5  or 6  in  the morning. He introduced  all the kids to  King  Syrup  whether it was on his eggs or fried chicken. Vandy also loved his job driving a truck which he did for fifty plus years. He was also known for giving directions if you needed them or not.

Vandy  loved  going  fishing  especially  with  his company  R.W. Bozel Transfer, Inc. Vandy  enjoyed sharing his experience on fishing trips out in the big ocean with his son and godsons. He enjoyed his company picnics with family and friends. He always had the biggest heart, he would help any­ one no  matter what. His wife was the childcare provider, but he was always right there, whether it was going  to  the barbershop, dropping  them off at school or picking  them up, Vandy  would open his doors so no child would be home alone.

He  was  preceded  in  death  by  his  loving  wife  Joyce  Brenda  Murphy  and  grandson  Bernard  James Murphy.
He leaves to  cherish  in  his memory  his loving  son  Vandy  B. Murphy, two  daughters Jacqueline and  Yolanda Murphy, daughter-in-law Renee Murphy, granddaughter Daniell Murphy, great grand­ daughter Harmony  Findley, brother John  Lampkin, sister Laura Kate Ewell, brother-in-law Bobby Ewell and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends.