J. C. Murphy was born to the late Carrie Clifton and Silas Murphy in Dornell, Louisiana November 25, 1925. J. C. loved the Lord, and worked to instill the principles of the bible into his children. At the age of 16, J. C. enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a medic. Upon his honorable discharge January 24, 1947, J.C. moved to Lake Charles where he met the love of his life Albertha (Bertha) Mayo, August 16, 1952 and from that union came twelve children. J.C. was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He was also a gifted musician and singer who taught himself to play the piano and harmonica. He was a quiet man who shared his love of music with his family. One of his favorite songs was Rainy Night in Georgia by Brook Benton. J. C. was proceded in death by his wife Bertha and his son Kenneth Murphy. He leaves in God's care his children, Beverly (Dr. Philip) Macarthy, Cynthia (Raymond) Norris, Brenda (Hal) Allen, Colleen (Charles) Patterson, Sandra (Michael) Jones, Vanesa (Randall) Smith, Kelvin (Tiwaunda) Murphy, Marcia Gutierrez, Patricia LeViege, Jimmy (Farlesher) Murphy, Jessica ( Byron) Stevens, grandchildren, Dr. Troye, Angela, Robert (Kunmi), Christina, Andriana, Marcus, Leneil, Christopher, Michael, Brittney, Randell, Juwan, Rashida, Andrew, Kelvin Jr., Dajia, Kaylee, Melissa, Francisco, Joshua, Cory, Malcolm, Mitchell, Kelen, Zion, and Donovan, Jasmine, Lamerica, and fifteen great- grandchildren. J. C. is survived by a host of family and friends.