Lyle Hewitt Murphy

Lyle Hewitt Murphy age 74 of Hastings, passed away January 29, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Lyle was born in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Leo and Dorothea (Mosher) Murphy.
He graduated from Portland High School in 1961. Lyle received his degree in agriculture from Michigan State University, graduating in 1965. Upon graduation he was recruited to the country of Botswana in Africa as an agriculture advisor. While at MSU, Lyle played football under head coach Duffy Daugherty during the early 1960's. He would live in Africa for eight years before moving back to the states. Once Lyle was in the states, Lyle taught Agriculture in Ormond Beach, Florida and Ubly, Michigan.

Lyle was active in 4-H and enjoyed woodworking. He had a real talent when it came to woodworking. Lyle was an avid MSU fan and volunteered at some of the football games.
Lyle could be described as a diamond in the rough and a gentle giant, he loved people and conversation and was a loving brother to sister Pat. After moving to Hastings, Lyle could be seen volunteering at sporting events at Hastings High School. He was also an avid golfer.

Lyle is survived by his daughter, Tamsin (Gordon) Cramer, son, Leo Peter Murphy
(Dawn Linford), step-son, Donald (Petra) Clark, all of South Africa, two grandsons, Dakota (Zoe) Murphy and James Riddell, brother, Leo (Janice) Murphy Jr, and two nephews, Will (Gerri) Murphy and Joe Murphy and niece, Dawn Murphy.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research. www.midlandlung.org , 25900 Greenfield road Suite 401 Oak Park, Mi. 48237-1267.