Michael Murphy Whiddon

Michael Murphy Whiddon, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, after a sudden illness. He was surrounded by family and friends at his passing. He is at rest.

Mike was born in Waco to George and Janelle Whiddon. Mike spent his early years in Prairie Hill attending church and local schools. He enjoyed the country life, exploring and learning about nature. Mike attended Coolidge High School and played six-man football.

After high school Mike went to the University of Texas at Arlington where he met many of his life-long friends. Mike graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1974 with degrees in both Microbiology and History. Mike had a long and successful career with a global copier company. He was well liked and highly respected.

Mike will be forever remembered as a good friend and positive influence to those around him. Mike always valued making memories and made many in his lifetime. He had a wonderfully sharp wit, an infectious grin, a keen mind, a tremendous memory, and was always cheerful. Mike was larger than life in many ways, working hard and playing hard. He always tried to take care of the people in his family as well as the people he worked with, many becoming close friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, George and Janelle Whiddon.

Mike was a voracious reader and had many interests and hobbies. He could quote a vast array of literature and film off the top of his head. He was a champion skeet shooter and an outstanding bird hunter. Mike was a very good rifle and pistol shot and shared his hobby with many people. He loved his BMW motorcycle. His long motorcycle trips across the country were legendary. He loved Jimmy Hendrix songs and could recite many of them.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; his sister, Chris George and her husband Greg; and many cousins, in-laws, and extended family members.

Mike will be missed but not forgotten. His zest for life will always be remembered. We mourn his passing but celebrate the time we had together.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Grace Gardens in Woodway. There will be a reception and visitation afterwards. Interment will be private.