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James Murphy Obituary
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at River Crest Country Club, Fort Worth.
Memorials: Tarrant County Medical Society Scholarship Fund.
When asked about his most rewarding endeavors in the field of medicine above and beyond providing care to those in need, Dr. Murphy included the following: his involvement in the reformation of the greater Fort Worth hospital district, his work in the acceptance of osteopathic medicine as a legitimate discipline in Fort Worth, and his leadership in the recruitment and education of young physicians into the field of family medicine.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes "Snuff"; son, Michael Bowie Murphy; and sister, Betty Warner.
Survivors: Brother, Paul Murphy of New York City, N.Y.; sister, Helen Price of Mayer, Ariz.; children, Jim Murphy and wife, Ann, of Chandler, Ariz., David Murphy and wife, Gail, of Portland, Ore., and Nancy Murphy of Paonia, Colo.; grandchildren, Matthew, Lara, Colleen and Meara; and many, many dear and devoted friends.
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Willie G.
October 1, 2005
To the Family of Doctor James D. Murphy;
I'm sorry for your loss, And may the Memories of him live on in all of your Hearts. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to say my thought's and put them into words. My life begun in the Palms of Doctor Murphy's hands.. His Stroug Hands and Smile told me everything will be o.k.
He even took care of my 2 children as they grew up and are now on their own. The loss I have felt since he Passed away has left a whole in my Heart. The bedside manner that ol' Doc had; was; one of a kind, Never again will I find such a Saint, till I see him in Heaven. God Bless Him; I Love Him and will keep him Forever in my Heart...
Willie Gruber
Mary Wilson
March 28, 2005
My daughter and I were patients of Dr. Murphy for as long as I can remember. He was a gentle and caring doctor who took the time to really talk with you. He will be greatly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela K. and Josephine Williams
March 20, 2005
DR.Murphy was a great man,he was our doctor for many years. He brought me into this world and my mom and I saw him for many many years after that. We will miss him very much.
Cindy Flowers-Bransom
March 13, 2005
Dr. Murphy was our family physician for many years. He was a wonderful man and doctor. When I was fifteen years old, he removed my appendix in the middle of the night at All Saints Hospital. My heartfelt thanks to the Murphy family for sharing this kind man with so many of us.
Richard Vigness
March 11, 2005
A great Doctor and a great friend.
Robert Miley, M.D.
March 11, 2005
Dr. J.D.Murphy was a colleague, a friend and ultimately a patient whom I had the honor of caring for.
He was a good man and a great physician. I shall be but one of many who will miss him greatly.
Ken&Polly Shinn
March 11, 2005
Dr. Murphy was our familey physian
for over 40 years. He was always
caring,and always hadour best intrest in his heart,we will
surley miss him.God bless this kind
and Saintly man.
L.H. McDaniel,lll
March 11, 2005
I knew Dr. Murphy all my life and had as much respect for this man and his opinions as anyone I knew. He did so much for this city and his friends, it would take a complete page in the Star-Telegram to cover just a part of his life. Integrity is not a big enough word to characterize him. He was not the type to talk much about his accomplishments. There aren't many like him and he will be greatly missed. God Bless him and his family.
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