James J. Murphy
November 11, 1965 - November 10, 2011
James J. Murphy, 46, died Nov. 10 after a long illness surrounded by friends at his home in Vallejo, Calif. James served in the U.S. Army and served in Desert Storm actively from 1990 to 1991. He was employed by CARQUEST Auto Parts for six years, and most recently, Olympia Vallejo, as maintenance man. James enjoyed watching football with friends, playing bocce ball and joking around. James is survived by his wife and friend, Melody Murphy; parents, Cathy Murphy of Long Beach and Jim Murphy of Mountain View; sisters, Kitty Youngs, Sue Murphy, Jodie Murphy and Nancy Bazuin; stepsister, Sandra Kopec; and stepbrother, Donald Spencer; a niece and two nephews. A military burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Calif. There will be a celebration of his life in the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 3, at Olympia Vallejo, 1101 Enterprise St., Vallejo. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo, (707) 552-6696. Please visit the online tribute at www.twin chapelsmortuary.com.
James J. Murphy, 46, died Nov. 10 after a long illness surrounded by friends at his home in Vallejo, Calif. James served in the U.S. Army and served in Desert Storm actively from 1990 to 1991. He was employed by CARQUEST Auto Parts for... View Obituary & Service Information