Arlo Raymond Murphy

Arlo Raymond Murphy, 41, of Tulsa, OK, passed away December 15, 2012. Arlo was born in Tulsa February 3, 1971, to Patrick Murphy and Deborah Evans Murphy. Arlo’s interest in education and other cultures led him to China as an instructor of English as a second language. He was hoping to return to Asia in 2013, to begin a new career. Arlo’s interests were many and varied. He played the bass guitar, was a skilled photographer, writer, lover of books and friend to others. Seldom does a young man achieve a level of knowledge and wisdom that challenges his peers. Arlo was such a young man. His pursuit of knowledge for the sake of knowledge motivated others to surpass the norm. His humor and wit will be missed in a world that has too few of these commodities. Arlo thrived in active conversation, particularly history - both modern and ancient. His grasp and understanding of these subjects were profound. It remained for those who engaged Arlo in these fields of study to be well versed to maintain conversational balance. Arlo could and would talk with any person about any subject - politics, religion, history and current events. He thoroughly enjoyed an intelligent conversation or debate. Arlo studied Economics at OSU in Stillwater. He walked with the graduation class and went through commencement, lacking only a public speaking class to complete his degree. Survivors include parents, Jerry Weems and Deborah Evans Weems of Tulsa, grandmother, Margie Whitt of Tulsa, sister Amy Heape and her husband William of Mannford, OK, sister Kirsten Taylor of Tracy, CA, brother Donovan Weems of Stillwater, OK and seven nieces and nephews. Arlo was much loved and will be missed. Service 10 AM, Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Faith United Methodist Church. Interment: 3PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Maxey Cemetery, Wister, OK.