James “Ed” Murphy

James Edward “Ed” Murphy, 91, of Port Neches, died Monday, November 5, 2018, at Magnolia Manor, Groves. He was born January 14, 1927, in Moselle, Mississippi, to Lettie Francis Shows and James Oscar Murphy, Sr.

James was a United States Navy veteran and a member of the West End Lions Club, Beaumont. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and he enjoyed square dancing, traveling in his R.V., playing dominos, and watching John Wayne movies.

Survivors include his daughters, Cindy Gale, of Port Neches and Shannon Murphy, of Cleburne; granddaughter, Kimberly Holt and her husband, Walter, of Port Neches; grandson, Kelly Gale, of Nederland; great-grandson, Adam Perkins, of Port Neches; and numerous relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Ann; sisters, Clara, Verlon, Annie D.; and brothers, Coy, Cullen, Elton, and Oscar, Jr.

Mr. Murphy’s memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 805 Sierra Drive, Port Neches, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 805 Sierra Drive, Port Neches, Texas 77651.