Commercial Real Estate Industry Bids Farewell to Murphy

The commercial real estate world is already feeling the loss of Paul D. Murphy, 72, co-founder, co-principal and designated managing broker of BARBERMURPHY, who died March 4.

Murphy was one of the founding members of BARBERMURPHY, established in 2004. Recognized as a sharp financial analyst with a keen sense of the Southern Illinois marketplace in which BARBERMURPHY operates, he was at the forefront of commercial real estate investing in the region. His illustrious career in commercial real estate included 13 years of experience in commercial lending and development strategies for a local banking institution, combined with more than two decades of direct commercial real estate experience.

He specialized in the marketing and disposition of investment and commercial properties throughout Southern Illinois, with an emphasis on the Southwestern Illinois and St. Louis Metro East markets. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, he had in-depth knowledge of the region, giving him the ability to provide clients interested in buying or selling property in Southwestern Illinois with the most thorough and dynamic view of the market’s commercial real estate opportunities. This knowledge of the local market also translated into BARBERMURPHY clients receiving the most efficient and fiscally responsible counsel during their real estate transactions.

Murphy resided in Millstadt, IL with his wife, Pam. She survives. Also surviving are his children – Chad (Rachel) Murphy of Freeburg, IL; Ryan (Mellisa) Murphy of Smithton, IL; Brady (Aleia) Hanson of Shiloh, IL; and Courtney Hanson of Millstadt, IL; along with his grandchildren – Patricia Green, Tucker Murphy, Dakota Murphy, Carlie Murphy, Payten Murphy, Maxx Hanson, Olivia Hanson, his great-grandchild, Remington Green and his pet companion Dede “Skooter.”

He was an active member of the Ainad Shrine Temple of Southern Illinois, Gothic Lodge #852 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies, R.O.J. and the Realtors Association of Southern Illinois.

Memorials may be made in Paul Murphy’s memory to BJC Hospice or Shriners Children's – St. Louis.