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Leon "Roy" Murphy Sr.

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Leon Murphy Obituary

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 85 and a native and resident of French Settlement. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945 before working for Ethyl Corp. and retired from Livingston Parish school system as a bus driver. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Wednesday, Feb. 6, was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at St. Joseph Catholic Church, French Settlement, on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Rubin Reynolds, celebrant. Entombment in St. Joseph Church Mausoleum. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Clydie Mae Poche Murphy; son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Annette Murphy; three daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Richard Babin, Beverly and Daniel Kling, and Sandra and Marvin Watts; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Sherry and Chris Guillot, Michelle and Clint Tranchina, Ryan Babin, Andrea and Aaron Remont, Jeremy and Joy Kling, Amy Kernan, Heather and Hunt Lobell, Tiffany Murphy, and Brittany and David Cormier; 10 great-grandchildren, Cale, Cade, Logan, Blake, Mia, Angelena, Carmella, Max, Aiden and Berkleigh. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Irene Berthelot, Marjorie Murphy and Juanita Murphy. Preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Rosa Brignac Murphy; sisters, Lillian Lambert and Annez "Neet" Arnold; and brothers, Rudolph, Louis and Guy Murphy. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and loved gardening and sports. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church building fund, 15710 La. 16, French Settlement, LA 70733.

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Published by The Advocate from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2008.

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Jackie and Mike Eby

February 22, 2008

Mike and I were so sorry to hear of Couisn Roy's passing. Didn't find out till Friday. Had we known sooner, we would have been there to pay our respects. I sent a card to your home, but it came back.
Jackie Anseman Eby
Daughter of Myrtle Vicknair Anseman

Joycelynn Richoux

February 10, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Cousin Roy's passing, Clydie Mae. Had
we known, we would have been there to pay our respects. I enjoyed our visits with you two when Uncle Ed and Aunt Dee were visiting from California.

My deepest sympathies and may the memories of your many years together sustain you during this most difficult time.

Joy Richoux
(daughter of Myrtle Vicknair Anseman)

Billie Malone

February 9, 2008

Mrs. Murphy and Family:

Our love and prayers are with you.
May your memories of Mr. Roy comfort you now and in the days
ahead.
We are so sorry we were unable to
be there for you for Mr. Roy's Service. Mike and I are just now
getting over the flu.
Maybe when Spring comes, Dan and Beverly can bring you and Annie to
San Augustine, again for a visit.
Mr. Roy grew the best strawberries.
I still think of those wonderful
strawberries you brought us and I made Strawberry Surprise and gave Jeremy and Joy some to take home.
May you always feel God's loving
arms around you to guide you each
day of our journey...
Mike and Billie Malone

Jean & Bobby Fortenberry

February 9, 2008

Clydie Mae & children,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. He will always be in our prayers.

Gralin & Karen Buratt

February 7, 2008

To Bonnie, Leon, Annette, & family:
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Geraldine & Herman Frederic

February 7, 2008

Mrs. Murphy & Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I know that he will be deeply missed and there will be many sad days ahead. We will remember him in our prayers.

Linda Keller

February 7, 2008

May faith and loving memories keep you family together in this time of sorrow. Mr. Roy always looked out for the safety of all his children he transported to and from school

David Guitrau

February 7, 2008

Leon and family, May God's Love sustain you in your time of mourning.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

February 7, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Suzanna, Chad, and Trent Thibodaux

February 6, 2008

Marvin, Sandra, Amy and Heather
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Arleen&Mike Roper

February 6, 2008

Nette,Leon and the entire Murphy family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and always. Please extend to your Mother and Sisters our deepest sympathy and if we can do anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask. God bless you all.

Cindy & Jeff Abbott

February 6, 2008

Leon, Nette, Tiffany & Brittany,
Mr.Roy always had a bright smile and a loving heart. He took good care of the children that were placed in his hands.
Remember the good times and Thank God that you've had him here on this earth as long as you have. Imagine the love he felt when the hands of Jesus welcomed him home.
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bud, Loraine (Lobell) Long & Family

February 6, 2008

Ms Clyde Mae, Bonnie. Beverly, Sandra and Leon,
We were very sorry to hear about Mr Roy passing. You have been in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be through this time of sorrow.

SHARON HEBERT & ASSOCIATES

February 6, 2008

WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS.

Mollie Lockhart

February 6, 2008

Sandra, Leon and the rest of the family. My heart and prayers are with you through this time and in days ahead. There will be tears, but the memories will ease your pain. One memory being how many childrens lifes Mr.Roy has touched as a bus driver, such precious cargo and not only for school but driving the bus to games. I remember Mr. Roy and Mr. Clark standing around waiting on us to board the bus. He always had a smile and spoke. My little memory is nothing compared to your life time of memories. Remember them in the times ahead. God Bless you all.

Tommy & Georgia McCon

February 6, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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