MARVIN BROWN MURPHY III

MURPHY MARVIN BROWN (BROWNIE) MURPHY III Born Jan. 23, 1948. Marvin met the Lord on July 15, 2011. Marvin was born to Mary Katherine Ingham & Marvin Brown Murphy Jr. of Wilmington, North Carolina. Marvin & all those who passed before him were longstanding members of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilmington, N.C. In 1960, the family moved with step-father, Phillip Bethea due to relocation with the old Atlantic Coastline Railroad. Marvin attended both Wolfson & Bolles High School. On completion of school, joined the United States Navy. Marvin's father's side received a letter of gratitude in 1967 from the Secretary of United States Navy, thanking the family for their part in three generations of shipbuilding. Marvin's great grandfather, Alfred T. Ingham was recognized in this letter for his having the distinct honor of serving as the Building Superintendent on the HOLLAND, the first U.S. Navy submarine, and for building the only seven-masted schooner ever constructed, the THOMAS W. LAWSON. Alfred's son, James Ingham, was the Superintendent of Construction on the NOURMAHAL, which was William Astor's 232-ft. luxury yacht, which was later used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Marvin's love for the ocean dates way back and was in his genes, blood-line and most importantly, his heart. He spent many hours on his own C-Dory boat, and in life itself, he was the Captain of his own ship. After joining the US Navy, Marvin was accepted & completed a 4 yr. apprenticeship with the I.B.E.W (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local Union #177 and attained the status of Journeyman Inside Wireman, which he maintained up until his passing. Marvin was a member of I.B.E.W Local #177, Jacksonville Florida, where he served many assignments: Delegate for the I.B.E.W Convention, Health & Welfare Committee, Negotiating Committee and too many more to mention. He was never one to step back from any challenge which would lead to the good of the Union/Brotherhood. Marvin was very active inside the Brotherhood and a well-respected member of the F.L.E, B.E.E & 110 Brotherhood Club. He served as Secretary & Treasurer of the 110 B.C. from 1997 thru 2007, and his letters were full of love, humor, story-telling & above all, Hope for better things to come. In his last challenge, he took on the position of Event Coordinator for N.E. Florida, which involved the Fight for Florida campaign designed to help Florida maintain a degree of dignity for all workers in this great state that he so loved. Marvin was a fine Brother, Father, Grandfather & friend to many, actually too many to list. He was an honorable man who wasn't afraid to stand up for what was right and was an excellent communicator, mediator and story-teller. Marvin wrote two books & was on his third prior to passing. These books were full of stories of his life & times on the road, as a Traveling Electrician. The First Volume, dedicated to the memory of the I.B.E.W men & women who had passed before him, the Second Volume, dedicated to those who are still out there, fighting the good fight. Marvin leaves behind Beverly Reso Murphy, mother of Demmi Jo Murphy (daughter); Teresa Tennant, mother of Lindsey Murphy Morgan (daughter); and granddaughter, Bella Ann Morgan; Sister, Brenda Murphy of N.Y.C; Sister, Jennifer Murphy Gant of N.C; Uncle, Captain Kenneth & Dorothy Murphy of North Carolina; Cousin, Phillip Gerdes of N.C. A celebration of Marvin's life will be held at 11am on Saturday July 23, 2011 at 966 Liberty St. Jax., Fla. (I.B.E.W Local Union 177). In lieu of flowers, in Marvin's honor, please make donations to the 110 Brotherhood Club @ P.O. Box 674 Roslyn, WA 98941. Donations to be divided equally among the sick & distressed families of the 110 Brotherhood & Local Union #177. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com