Alturas- Keith E. Murphy, age 55, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. Born on May 6, 1966, in Oswego, New York, he was the son of the late Paul and Shirley (Kingsley) Blaisdell. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Sanders and her husband Bryan of Winter Haven, Florida as well as his son, Kody Murphy of Troy, Alabama. Keith also leaves behind his brother, Paul Blaisdell, Jr., his sister, Carol Hotaling, and his grandchildren: Tyler Sanders and Karter Murphy. Keith was an Over The Road Truck Driver for over 35 years. He was a lover of music, especially that of Elvis Presley. He was a Musician. He played the drums and the guitar and he was a singer. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 7th from 10 am to 11 am at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow, Florida. A celebration of life service will follow at 11:00 am.