A native of Delcambre and longtime resident of Erath, Durphy was an outgoing man who loved visiting with people and who was very proud of his Cajun Heritage.
Durphy retired as an Offshore Diesel Mechanic with Murphy Oil Company. He was an active Voluntary Member of The Erath Fire Department for 59 years. Durphy also enjoyed cooking his favorite Cajun Recipes for The Erath Fire Department, Church Gatherings, Family, and Fundraising Events for The Diabetes Association in Las Vegas, Nevada. He loved Hunting and Fishing. Durphy was a Member of The First Baptist Church of Abbeville. He ran the Sound System for the Sunday Worship Services for several years. Durphy was also a Member of The Masonic Lodge.
Durphy was loved by his Family, Friends, and Neighbors and will be remembered always as someone who shared his love and gifts of Service with others.
Durphy is survived by Hazel Landry (Former Spouse of 25 years) and Alice R. Landry (Current Spouse of 41 years); Children: Paul Landry (Donna), Charlotte (Keith), and Connie Brasseaux; Step Children: Rev. Becky Shields (Frank) and Joey Wenger; Durphy was loved by Many Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
Durphy was preceded in death by his Parents, Alton & Alice Sonnier; and Siblings: Brothers, Herbert (died in infancy) , AJ Landry, and Sisters, Roberta Landry and Marjorie Madson.
The Family requests Donations be made in His Memory to The Alzheimer’s Association, The Diabetes Association, or The Heart Association. The Family would also like to thank the Doctors and Nursing Staff at Ochsner’s Lafayette General Hospital for their care and compassion.
Funeral services for Durphy will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Abbeville with Rev Gene Gibson officiating. The Erath Volunteer Fire Department will honor Durphy before the services. Interment will follow at Immaculate Conception Memorial Mausoleum in Erath.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home in Delcambre on Wednesday December 14, 2022 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen on Thursday at 9:00 am until the service time.
Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Paul Landry, Don Book, Brodie Brasseaux, R.J. Devillier, John Avet, Manny Viator, Elverse Trahan, Draven Viator, Clell Allen, Jr., and Kim Hebert.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the online guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
