Patrick "Pat" Nathan Murphy July 27, 1953 – March 25, 2021

Obituary of Patrick "Pat" Nathan Murphy Patrick Nathan Murphy, 67, of Abilene completed life’s journey suddenly on March 25, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Services have been entrusted to Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home 5701 Hwy. 277 S. in Abilene. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, March 30 from 6-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Celebration will be live streamed for those unable attend. “Pat” was born on July 27, 1953 in Abilene to the late Dallas Woodrow Murphy and Lota Faye (Terry) Murphy. Pat and his twin brother Mike grew up enjoying the usual childhood antics with his two older siblings Janice and Steve. Pat was a proud Cougar, graduating from Cooper High School in 1971. He went on to attend McMurry University. Pat married Sharron John of Abilene on July 14, 1973,who unknowingly he spent time with as a newborn in Hendrick's Nursery. He began a successful career with Cook Paint Company. After numerous jobs and careers, he embarked on a new journey opening Murphy’s Floor store in Abilene. Pat will be remembered for his unmatched sense of humor, mischievous nature, and his love and devotion to family. His outgoing personality allowed him to gain many special friendships through life. Pat also gave attention to his spiritual life through the Walk to Emmaus experience and had been a member of First Baptist Church. While never one to claim perfection, Pat was a wonderful man, and a solid soul. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of his beloved, wife, children, and grandchildren and those privileged to have known him. He will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Wayne Tiner. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharron Murphy; children, Shayla Rutledge, and David Linahan and his wife, Brenda; siblings, Janice Tiner, Steve Murphy and his wife Robin, and Michael Murphy; grandchildren, Brittney, Garrett, Ivy, Sydney, Jacob, and Cara; great-grandchild, Kayden; numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends.