John Ellis Murphy

John Ellis Murphy, 71, of Winter Garden, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1954, in Winter Garden, on the same property where he lived for the duration of his life. He was the son of the late Frank and Lessie (Eldridge) Murphy. John was a dedicated professional who worked as a forklift operator for over 20 years at Louis Dreyfus until its closure, after which he continued his career at Heller Bros right across the street until his retirement. He was deeply committed to his work and rarely missed a day. Known for his steadfast routine, he religiously valued his morning walks and possessed a kind heart that touched everyone he met. He is survived by his daughter, Tanya Murphy, and son-in-law, David Estrada; his son, John Murphy; his brother, William Murphy; his sister, Carol Jackson, and brother-in-law, Mike Jackson; his sister-in-law, Dianne Murphy; five grandchildren, David Estrada, Jordan Estrada, Orion Murphy, Grace Estrada, and Levi Estrada; and five nieces, Kristie, Kim, Tracy, Amy, and Felisha. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Frank Murphy; his grandchild, Trinity Estrada; and his niece, Jennifer Murphy. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Southside Christian Fellowship, 1320 South 9th St., Winter Garden, FL. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM at the church. Burial will take place at Winter Garden Cemetery.