Keith P. Murphy
2006
Keith Philip Murphy, 56, a master automotive technician who spent most of his career at Connecticut Avenue Amoco in Northwest Washington, died Oct. 21 at the Washington Home hospice. He had renal failure.
Mr. Murphy briefly worked at his brother's business, Murphy Bros. Automotive in Kensington, before stopping work in 1991 after being diagnosed with kidney cancer.
He was born in Washington and attended Wilson High School and Bell Vocational School. He then served six years in the Army, based in Washington.
He was a member of the American Legion and was a motorcycle enthusiast. At his death, he was a Silver Spring resident.
His marriage to Patricia Ford Murphy ended in divorce.
Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Alice Socey Murphy of Silver Spring; and a brother, Brian L. Murphy of Fairfax County.