Edward Murphy

Edward J. Murphy III dedicated his life to serving others.

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For 22 years, Ed served in the United States Air Force, with assignments that took him across the country and overseas. His final assignment brought him to Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he retired as Wing Executive Officer. His military career was marked by dedication, responsibility, and a commitment to the people around him.

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In 1985, Ed began the next chapter of his life of service. Over the following 25 years, he devoted himself to the members and employees of Service Credit Union, ultimately serving as Executive Vice President. While his title reflected his leadership responsibilities, those who knew Ed remember something much more personal: a man who genuinely cared about people.

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Ed was focused on excellent member service. He believed that when someone came through the door with a question, a concern, or a problem, they deserved to be heard and treated with respect. He wanted members’ concerns addressed quickly and thoughtfully, with the goal of finding solutions rather than simply providing answers. To Ed, a positive member experience was built on trust, understanding, and a willingness to help.

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That same care extended to the employees who served those members. Ed believed employees deserved to be recognized for their contributions and supported in their work. He understood that when staff feel valued and respected, that spirit carries directly to the people they serve. He worked to foster harmony between members and staff and to create an environment where people could work together with mutual respect.

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Perhaps most importantly, these qualities were never about personal recognition. Ed’s dedication, focus, and concern for others benefited the people around him. He was someone who noticed when help was needed and believed that doing the right thing for another person was reason enough to do it.

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From his years in uniform to a quarter-century serving members and employees in New Hampshire, Ed Murphy demonstrated that a life of service is measured not simply by positions held or accomplishments achieved, but by the people whose lives are made better because you cared.

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His legacy lives on in the members he served, the employees he supported, and the many people who remember his kindness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others.

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This Unsung Heroes honor is made in grateful recognition by Gordon Simmons, a longtime colleague and friend, whose years of knowing Ed gave him a deep appreciation for the quiet dedication and genuine care that defined Ed’s life of service. Ed Murphy may not have sought recognition but his impact deserved to be remembered and honored.