Roy Jack Murphy, age 76 of Celina, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born the son of Ora Jack and Betty Marcelle (Coby) Murphy on October 9, 1949 in Celina, Ohio. On July 13, 1985 he married Robbie Schott, who survives living at their residence. He is survived by two children R. J. Murphy and Keely Moore of Xenia and Jennifer (Todd) Germann of Celina, eight grandchildren Kaitlynn Brown, Elizabeth Murphy, Kylene Murphy, Jade Murphy, Amelia Murphy, Kayleigh Germann, Zaiden Germann, Bentley Germann, nine great grandchildren and two sisters Karen Gillis of Celina and Jill Sutter of Celina.

In addition to his parents Roy was preceded in death by his son Mike Carroll, his sister Nancy Ritchie and his brother-in-law Paul Sutter.

At a young age Roy found a love for horses it became his passion and livelihood. He was an owner, trainer, driver and breeder of Standardbred racehorses for more than four decades. Roy never met a stranger enjoyed talking to people about horses and he was dedicated to one love, harness racing. His deep love for family, friends, horses and his faith will never be forgotten. Especially all of his friends at the Motor Inn, where he enjoyed spending hours.

He was a member of the United States Trotting Association.

Funeral services for Roy will be held at 3:00p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Christian and Jeff Monfort officiating. Burial will follow in the Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery in Celina. A visitation for Family and friends will be held from 1:00p.m. until 3:00p.m. on Wednesday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the United States Trotting Association or Gideons International in memory of Roy Murphy. Condolences may be shared with the Murphy family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.