James Robert Murphy

Jim was born to the late James Thomas and Mary Margaret (Hannon) Murphy in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from St. Louis University High School and then attended the University of Notre Dame where he graduated in 1962 with a degree in chemical engineering.

With his engineering degree in hand, Jim headed to Texas - the petrochemical capital of the world. Jim married Helene of Wilson, NC in 1969 and spent his working years raising their two sons: Jay and Patrick. He worked for Monsanto, Church & Dwight, and Cyprus AMAX. He also got an MBA from the University of Houston. His real passion was helping others where he was involved with numerous homeless committees, Boy Scouts, Red Cross, DeBakey VA Hospital, and Knights of Columbus.

Jim is survived by his wife; sons; and 5 grandchildren James, Alexandria, Cornelia, Finnegan, and Colin; two daughter-in-laws, Tamara and Elizabeth;, two sisters, Mary Ellen and Peggy; his niece, Kirsten. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kathleen.

Funeral is at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 10:30am. Visitation will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home on Monday, March 28, 2016 4:00 pm to 8:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to his favorite charities: Cenacle Retreat House, 420 N Kirkwood, Houston, TX 77079 or the Knights of Columbus at St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

Arrangements under the direction of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, Houston, TX.