Keith Wayne “Buck” Murphy

Keith Wayne “Buck” Murphy, 64, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. Keith was born March 19, 1961, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Elliott and Monnie Stephenson Murphy.

Keith was a 1979 graduate of Greenup County High School and had been a warehouse manger for a cleaning supply company for many years. He had been a cook and volunteer for many years at the James L. Flannery American Legion Post #276, South Shore, Kentucky. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, gardening, fishing, camping and having his fur companion “Blue” with him. He loved attending the Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival and going to the races at Portsmouth Raceway. Keith Cherished his family, especially spending time with his granddaughter. He truly enjoyed people, making new friends and he had a lot of friends who are going to miss him dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years Mary Ann Greenslate Murphy; a daughter Meagan and her wife Catherine of South Bloomfield, Ohio; seven sisters Kathy Murphy of South Shore, Kentucky, Brenda (Ervin) Woods of Garrison, Kentucky, Laura (Leon) Smith of Portsmouth, Ohio, Rose Mary Burchett of Portsmouth, Ohio, Teresa Johnson of Portsmouth, Ohio, Cheryl (Ron) Trippett of Greenup, Kentucky and Phyllis Picklesimer of Portsmouth, Ohio.; one brother Michael (Kim) Murphy of South Shore, Kentucky; a granddaughter Embry Murphy; a host of nieces, nephews and family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Craft Cemetery, Brushy Road, South Shore, Kentucky. Family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com