John Francis 'Murph' Murphy Sr. (February 22, 1923 - November 19, 2011) was an American politician.
Born in Ludlow, Vermont, he went to Black River Academy and then to Windsor Trade School. Murphy then worked as a machinist for General Electric for twenty-eight years.[1] He was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives between 1969 and 1998 and was a Democrat.[2] He then served as water commissioner in Ludlow.[3] He died in Ludlow, Vermont.[1] Murphy's funeral was held on November 23, 2011, and he was eulogized by Ralph G. Wright.[4]