Thomas Edward Murphy III

 Thomas Edward “Ed” Murphy III, 45, a resident of Fairfield, passed away, Monday, December 23, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

 Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024 at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield. A Vedic Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Lord’s Cupboard or Golden Magnolia Sanctuary and mailed to the family at 1950 – 180th St. Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

 Ed was born June 13, 1979 in Delaware, Ohio, the son of Thomas Edward, Jr. and Irene (Stecewycz) Murphy. 

 Ed was an award-winning videographer and film editor. He also worked as a radio personality, and tended bar at Red Rock Tavern. Ed enjoyed gardening, gourmet cooking, funk music, and spending time with friends.

 Those left to honor his memory include his parents, Tom and Irene Murphy of Fairfield; sister, Darla Murphy of Marseille, France; brother, David Murphy of Tucson, Arizona; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. 

 He was preceded in death by his grandparents.