William James Murphy

August 5, 1937 - June 30, 2016

William (Bill) James Murphy August 5,1937-June 30,2016 William (Bill) James Murphy aka "Murphy" - "Pops" (78) passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on June 30, 2016, surrounded by family. Bill was born August 5, 1937 in Harverhill, Massachusetts. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force Reserves from December 1954-January 1957 and was released with Honorable Discharge. He came to Kansas City over 50 years ago where he was a mechanic for Volks Wagon, later moving on to owning his mechanic shop in Independence, MO (B&B Car Care). Younger in life Bill loved to ride his motorcycle as his hobby. Later in life his favorite hobby was spending time as a family and tending to his 2 grandsons , Jason Alan Godfrey Jr. (16) and Antonio Navor Bonomo (8), who were the center of his life. He was survived by his companion of 20 years, Deborah (of the home) Two step-children, Willie James of Independence and Toni Maria Bonomo of Independence, Two Grandsons both of Independence, and Many loving and true friends.