D. Gregory Murphy

D. Gregory Murphy, 77, of Eustis, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 1967. He was the longtime Band Director at Eustis High School and Eustis Middle School. He also taught at Leesburg High School, Lakeview Middle School, South Sumter High School and Carver Middle School before retiring in 1999. Greg was an accomplished sailor and longtime member of the Lake Eustis Sailing Club. In 1972, he was Commodore of the Club and started the Washington's Birthday Regatta. After retirement, he played in many local bands including M & M Band, the LC Swing Band, the Lake Brass Ensemble, the Lake Concert Band and Jazz Vagabonds. Greg was also a former member of the First Baptist Church of Leesburg Orchestra. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Heather Murphy, Eustis, Shannon Murphy Carrasco, Eustis; son-in-law, Joseph L. Carrasco, Eustis; longtime companion, Pat Murphy, Eustis: 7 grandchildren, Laura, Joseph, Justice, Gregory, Gailen, Grady & Gannon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Noel Murphy in 2001. A celebration of Greg's life will be held at the Eustis High School Auditorium on Monday, January 8th at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Music Association of Eustis, Inc. P.O. Box 1799, Eustis, FL 32727. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.