MURPHY, Sam, 66, of Homosassa, passed away January 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Darlene. He is survived by his son, Michael Murphy and wife Penny; daughter, Sara Murphy-Ellis and husband Stephen Ellis; grandsons, Mason and Bryce Murphy; and extended family and friends. Sam was currently employed as Area Manager in Refactory. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 with a visitation one hour prior at Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon, FL. Interment will follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon, FL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Citrus County of the Nature Coast, P. O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464, 866-642-0962 hospiceofcitrus.org.