Edward B. Murphy

On Monday, February 1st, 2021, Edward Burdette Murphy, a loving husband and father of six children, passed away at the age of 74. Ed was born on April 9th, 1946, in Ovapa, West Virginia, to Early Murphy and Anna Greathouse. He served 23 years in the Army until his retirement in 1984. Throughout his time in the service, he earned a multitude of different degrees and served in wars such as the Vietnam War. On July 5th, 2014, he married Yvonne Ziegler. They raised his two youngest daughters Cheyenne and Elizabeth together. Ed had a passion for living life. He always wanted to leave people with a smile. He also loved to line dance, and so he combined these hobbies to begin a line dance group that taught the style and traveled to perform; the Yellow Jackets. He loved working outside and bringing his visions to life. He had a love for the sky and was always so proud of his time in flight school. His passion for the sky extended to appreciating the Bald Eagle as well. He was also an avid country music lover and a collector of cassette tapes. He was known for his hilarious comments, infectious smile, and kind, compassionate, and uplifting spirit. Ed is survived by his wife Yvonne, his four sons Teddy, Edward, Frederico, and Bryan, his two daughters Cheyenne and Elizabeth, his siblings Pete and Christina, and several grandchildren. Edward B. Murphy, 74, Visitation will be from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, with Prayer Service at 2:00 PM, and Military Honors at 3:15 PM, on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Flowers or donations may be sent to 4631 Hondo Pass Dr. El Paso, TX. Please visit online registry at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net