Gregory "Murph" Murphy of Rockford departed this earthly life February 28, 2023. He was born July 29, 1966 in Rockford the son Gaston and Shirley Murphy. Gregory married the former Christal Shaw, November 11, 1995.  He was employed as a material handler by Lowes Distributions Center and was a self employed detailer by Murphy's Portable Wash.  Gregory was a member of Highway to Heaven Full Gospel Church. He was a member of Sliders Real Ryders Motorcycle Club. He graduated from East High School.

Gregory leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife, Christal; three sons, Crissen Murphy, Gregory (Octazha) Murphy Jr., and Divante Murphy; three daughters, Markesha Williams, Carizma Murphy and Charise Murphy; 10 grandchildren; father Gaston Murphy; two sisters, Anissa Murphy and Elaine Murphy; brother, Durwin Murphy; a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his mother.

Services  Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 Highway to Heaven Full Gospel Church 3202 Potter Street Rockford, IL 61109.  Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.