He was born and raised in Midway, Texas, where at a young age he accepted Christ. He enjoyed working with his hands and used this passion to be become an entrepreneur.
His infectious smile and delightful charm will truly be missed.
He was preceded in death by his dad, JoeElmer Nealey and son Joseph Murphy.
He leaves to mourn his mother, Ora Brown; one brother, Curly Nealey; one sister, Shirley Riley and thirteen children: Voncille McGilbert (Charlie), James Bradley, Kent Nealey, J. L. Nealey Jr., Mark Nealey, Nicole Riley (Anthony), Jennifer Johnson (Trenton), Donte’ Baines, Driston Neeley, Rajina Murphy, Jessica Murphy, Matthew Murphy and Megan Murphy (Brendan); a host of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and host of nieces and nephews.