Dickey Ray Murphy

Dickey Ray Murphy, 79, of Nederland, died Friday, November 20, 2020.  He was born on August 16, 1941, in Darco, to Mary Frances Neal Murphy and Ray Murphy.  Mr. Murphy proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

Mr. Murphy graduated from the University of Texas and was an avid fan of UT football.  After serving in the United States Army, he worked for Chevron, where he retired in 1999 and was working at I.S.T.C. until the time of his death.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Murphy; daughter, Frances Elizabeth Hatch and her husband, Jason, of Kountze; son, Neal Meadows Murphy of St. Louis, Missouri; and grandchildren, Katelynn Elizabeth Collins, Destiny Grace Rust, and Connor Ray Hatch.  He is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of Mr. Murphy’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with his memorial service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.  His committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium.

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