David R. Murphy, 79, died Oct. 20. Mr. Murphy was born in Medford and was a Medford High graduate before going on to Boston University. He received his masters degree from Bridgewater State College. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 223 in Duxbury, serving as adjutant.

Mr. Murphy was a biology teacher and the varsity baseball coach at Duxbury High School for 34 years. He also founded the Duxbury High School varsity hockey program in 1968 and coached the team for 15 years. He is a member of the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches' Hall of Fame and the Minor League Baseball Alumni Association.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at Shepherd Funeral Home on 216 Main St. in Kingston from 4-8 p.m. A service will be held Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at the High Street Methodist Church. Burial will be private.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Legion Post 223, PO Box 1113, Duxbury, MA 02331.