Mr. Murphy was married to Maizie Chinn Welch for approximately 43 years. He was the father of 3 children, David Murphy, Coleen Clark and Debra Murphy, and stepfather to Jaynie Hill and Jimmy Jaynes with numerous grandchildren. Mr. Murphy was born in the Alabama and was a member of Tuscola United Cherokee Tribe. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the US Navy until 1946. From there he went onto become a mechanic while earning a degree in Drafting and Engineering Technology. He retired from the city of Rosenberg in 2007. After retirement Mr. Murphy enjoyed making candy and cookies for family and friends.
A visitation for Herbert will be held Monday, June 26, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. A funeral service will occur Monday, June 26, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. A committal service will occur Monday, June 26, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079.
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