Patrick Elton Murphy, age 65, of Long Beach, passed away on September 22, 2017.
He was preceded in death by a son, Patrick E. Murphy, Jr.; his father, A.T. Murphy; his mother, Annie Lois DiLorenzo; and a brother, James Larry "Spook" Murphy.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Murphy; 4 children, Zachary (Tammy) Murphy, Jennifer Murphy, Jessica (John) Murphy, and Emily (Matt) Murphy; his siblings, Tom (Ann) Murphy, Micky (Cindy) Murphy, Nettie (Denis) Carlson, Bettie (Jerry) Rogozinski; 2 grandchildren, Madison Morris and Aubrey Puckett; and numerous nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and other relatives.
He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a Wildlife Biologist for the State. He was an avid outdoor and firearms enthusiast and he enjoyed playing and writing music and treasure hunting.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, from 4 - 6 pm at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach. A memorial service will be at 6 pm in the funeral home chapel.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com
Visitation
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach
19130 Commission Road
Long Beach, Mississippi, United States
39560
Service
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Riemann Family Funeral Home- Long Beach
19130 Commission Road
Long Beach, Mississippi, United States
39560