 John L. Murphy 5 June 1909 - 26 April 1986 Oleta Murphy 18 December 1916 - 20 January 2006  Funeral Cards Mr. John Leonard Murphy was born in Pilot Grove, Texas on June 5, 1909, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Murphy Sr. He united with the C.M.E. church at an early age. On January 27, 1934 he married Miss Oleta Beck. To this union eleven children were born. He departed this life at 2:20 a.m. on April 26, 1986. Surviving are his wife, Oleta Murphy, Van Alstyne, Texas; five sons: Morris D. Murphy, Denver, Colorado; John D. Murphy, Greenville, Texas; Richard D. Murphy, Dallas, Texas; Eddie W. and Darryle G. Murphy, Van Alstyne Texas; daughters: Mrs. Virginia R. McKinney, Mrs. Wanda Lee, Dallas, Texas; Lesida F. McLean, Victorville, California; Mrs. Lindia Wright, Great Falls, Montana; Marquetta Murphy, Van Alstyne, Texas; Vicky L. Gibson, Austin, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Pauline Allen, McKinney, Texas; forty-one grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.   Van Alstyne Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any links inoperable, please send me a message. |