In Loving Memory

From East Bay Times

William ("Bill") Murphy was born in Lucedale, Mississippi. He moved with his family to Oakland, California in 1952. After graduating from Fremont High School, he earned his bachelor's degree in biology from California State University, San Francisco in 1967. He married his wife, Minnette, in 1969 while attending dental school at Howard University. Upon coming back to California in 1976, he opened his oral surgery practice in Berkeley, later moving it to Oakland. Bill loved spending time with his family. He was also an avid fisherman, traveler and football fan. He is survived by his wife, Minnette Murphy, his children, Rhea Ricard (Eric), Bill Murphy, Jr. (LaWanda) and Jason Murphy, and his two grandsons, Wade and Max. Bill's celebration of life will be held at Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home, at 10AM on January 27, 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Howard University College of Dentistry at https://giving.howard.edu/givenow (Impact Dentistry (HUCD Annual Fund)).

Published by East Bay Times on Jan. 19, 2024.