Harry Columbus "Pete" Murphy, 48, of Mechanicsville, MD died February 23, 2014 at his residence in Mechanicsville, MD.

Born March 10, 1965 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of John Allan "Jack" Murphy and Catherine Florence "Judy" Lawrence Murphy of Mechanicsville, MD.

Pete was a 1983 graduate of Chopticon High School. He was employed as a meat cutter for Evans VanCleff and Chaptico Market. He was also employed by Murphy's Store.

He was an avid hunter of deer and turkey using shotgun and bow. He also enjoyed fishing. He enjoyed football and baseball and cheered on the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Reds. His greatest love, was spending time with his daughter, Mellisa.

In addition to his parents, Pete is survived by his daughter, Mellisa Marie Murphy of Mechanicsville, MD; his siblings, John A. "Cordy" Murphy, Jr. (Tina) of Mechanicsville, MD, Judith "Judy" Murphy Gatton of Mechanicsville, MD, and Donna Marie Marks (Bob) of North Carolina.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Robin Marie Murphy.

Family will receive friends for Pete's Life Celebration on Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 4:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Keith Woods on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Helen, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636 and Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.