- Date Of Birth: January 23, 1940
- Date Of Death: July 1, 2016
- State: Texas
January 23, 1940 – July 1, 2016
Richard Wesley Murphy, Sr.was a man of many words. He was the kind of man who would do anything for others and never ask for anything in return. Richard was also the kind of man who could make friends wherever he went. He left a huge impression on so many people. Richard, although a feisty grump of a man, was also very loving and kind. He was the kind of person who loved animals so much that he made sure a stray or one of his own would find his place right at home on his property. Richard was a hard working man his entire life and really loved his Monterey Iron and Metal family. He loved to play dominoes and fish as long as you brought the right bait and remembered his pole. He really enjoyed watching criminal minds with his grandkids while they ate their veggie tray and candy. He was tough as nails even on the day of his surgery. He made a date with his granddaughter and was determined to be there. A week later he was and enjoyed every minute of it. Richard was definitely a hard man not to like. He pretty much made it impossible. He would be here cracking a cold beer and enjoying a good time and telling everyone what to do. Richard will be truly missed. Life sure won’t be the same without him. Mr. Murphy, rest in peace and give ‘em hell, See you later because this is not goodbye.
Richard Wesley Murphy, age 76, passed away at his home on Friday, July 1, 2016. Born in San Antonio, TX on January 23, 1940, he was the son of Edward Murphy, Sr. and Florence Ellis Murphy. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving prior to the Vietnam War. Working for Monterrey Iron and Metal Works for over 20 years, he was drawing a paycheck until the time of his death. An avid animal lover, he would gladly give any stray a good home. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death brothers, Jerry and Ollie Murphy. Richard is survived by wife, Judy Murphy; children, Virginia Marks (Tom), Sandra Murphy Faulkner (Auther), Gail Smith (Rueben), Prissy West, Leslie Gamble (Darron), Margaret Cass, and Richard Murphy, Jr.; brothers, Edward Murphy, Sr. (Elisha), Patrick Murphy (Vicki), and Robert Murphy; Sixteen Grandchildren; Nine Great Grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
