Ross Buford Murphy
On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Ross Buford Murphy passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82. Ross was born on November 1,1936 in Many, Louisiana to Cleveland and Lavera Murphy. He earned his Master’s degree in Mathematics from Northwestern State College in 1959. He served his country honorably as 1st Lt. In the U.S. Army. He was dedicated in his career as an Aerospace Engineer, supporting the NASA Space Program in Houston, TX. He retired in 2002 to farm life raising cattle.
Ross is preceded in death by his father, Cleveland, his mother, Lavera, and brothers; Burl Cooley, Kirk, and Lonnie. He is survived by wife; Mary Hughes Murphy, son; Darin Ross Murphy, daughter; Erin Elis Murphy-Holt (Robert spouse), and three grandchildren; Ashley, Addison, and Aidan. He has three step children, David Levine (Lauren spouse), Anna Levine Taub (Adam spouse), Steven Hester, seven step grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings; Betty De Baca (Austin, Tx.), Patricia Gad (Spartanburg, SC.), and Donald Murphy (Many, Louisiana). Ross always put his family first. He is so loved and adored and will be sadly missed.
Remains will be cremated and kept with family. Services not planned at this time.
He was a good man and will be missed by many. Kay White
My condolences to his family and friends. God I ask you to wrap your peaceful and calming arms around this family at this time….I will truly miss his gentle soul and smile…my prayers are with each of you….
Thank you for your kind words and all of your support. I miss him dearly.
Ross was a great man of integrity. Ross was a man who’s sharp mind and hard work made America a great nation. He was a neighbor and my fiend. He has been truly missed since he moved to the city to take care of his wife and pursue the battle of cancer. Now Ross is victorious of the battle and went to be with the Lord. His smiles and soft kind words will forever be missed in this old weary world. May God Bless his family and friends.
Ross was truly a kind human being. He was very quirky too. I remember one time he was in front of my moms log cabin and me and Darin were on the porch because it was raining. He asked my mom for some shampoo. He said no use in wasting this great rain water, I can wash my hair in the rain, and he did. lol.
He also had the best gardens ever and always shared.
Dell,
Donalds step daughter.
Mr. Ross was a really good man, he always spoke with kindness toward me, he treated people fair and that will be missed, my prayer is for his family that they will be able to live their life to the fullest as he did, may God bless you at this time.
So sorry about your lost your father was a wonderful men he will be very much missed my sincere condolences
Ross was a good friend. Our prayers are for the Lord to comfort you and your family, and help you all through this time of sorrow. God bless.
Kenneth and Sharon Anderson
Ross Buford Murphy; my Dad, was the most forgiving, kind-hearted, thoughtful and compassionate man, I believe, that had put feet on Earth in the present age… He went out of his way to do for his family and friends. We all lost one of the best persons in the time between 1936 & 2019 in America…. Dad, 💖 I am SO sorry I couldn’t be there to see you and support you for the last time before your departure from us… 😔 You will be terribly missed by me, our family and many other people you associated with… I pray that you are doing just fine and I know you are… There are so many things that I wanted to share with you about me and my hopes, dreams and aspirations before your departure. But I will see you again. 💖 … Rest In Peace my dear Dad and know we will be fine. I think of you often and hold on to my precious memories of you. GOD BLESS YOU… I love you, Dad and will miss you always… Love your son Darin
I miss Ross and will continue to wish I could send him a text or photo of something I baked. We loved exchanging our recipes…. my favorite is the ‘Raw Apple cake “, which he sent me …. I could never have wished for or be fortunate enough to have been blessed with a more descent or kind , considerate gentleman to be my brother. His memories will dwell in my heart forever.
Betty De Baca