Patrick “Neal” Murphy, Jr. was born in Freeport, Texas to Patrick Neal Murphy, Sr. and Gail Campbell Murphy on June 17, 1968. He died June 18, 2010, in Boerne, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Murphy and his two daughters, Lauren and Lindsey. Neal is also survived by his mother, Bernice Gail Murphy, his brother Michael Murphy and wife, Marlisa Murphy and niece, Brooke Murphy and nephews, Darrin Murphy, Mason Murphy and Blake McGee, two aunts Cathy and Judy, numerous cousins, and a multitude of friends.

Neal was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management. During his years as a Red Raider, Neal was an active and loyal brother of the Texas Beta Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi. After his graduation, Neal began his career as a restaurant manager of Golden Corral restaurant in Angleton and San Antonio. He then became the manager of the Black Eyed Pea in the medical center area of San Antonio. His career was cut short in 2000 by a heart condition which forced his early retirement.

Neal married his “best friend” Michelle in 1992 in Houston, Texas. They lived in San Antonio and Brazoria before settling in the Boerne area in 1994. They moved to Fair Oaks Ranch in 2001.

Since his early retirement, Neal spent most of his time with his daughters and actively volunteering in their organizations and activities. He was a mentor and volunteer at Fabra and Fair Oaks Elementary Schools. He was also an active member of First Baptist Church of Boerne where he was involved in AWANAS and MOPS programs. He also was involved as a “Fun Committee” member of the Fair Oaks Country Club.

For the past three years, Neal has fought a valiant fight against cancer of the brain. The family particularly wishes to remember the doctors and staff and many friends that have helped him and his family get through very difficult times. Throughout his multiple treatments and hospital stays, Neal never lost his impeccable style and gentlemanly manner. He will be fondly remembered as a husband, father, son and friend.

A visitation will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010, from 4-6 PM at Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held in Neal’s honor on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church of Boerne. Interment will follow at the Boerne Cemetery. To view a video of Neal’s life or to leave the family a message, visit www.ebensberger-fisher.com and select the Obituaries tab. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Odyssey Hospice or to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org.

Arrangements with Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home of Boerne.