Murphy Jospeh Paul

Murphy J. Paul, a resident of New Orleans, LA, devoted husband, father, grandfather and loving brother entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the age of 77.  Affectionately known as “Paw Paw”, and special to many, he always had a smile for everyone, loved his family and loved being an independent owner/operator driving his truck on the highway. He is a Lifelong member of the Star of Bethlehem Lodge 163.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bienville Paul, Sr. and Eula Will Paul, sister, Annie (Preston) Oliver and brother Bienville “BJ” (Mary Louise) Paul.  He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife, Jessie Paul, children, Michael (Tanya) Lolis, Catherine “Tracy” Paul, Murphy Paul, Jr., Gillis (Cessar) Paul-Scott, Stacey (Winfred) Towns and Albert “Courtney” Robinson. He is survived by his loving siblings, Charles Paul, Bernadette (Alexander) Butler, Sandra Pettice, Vincent (Julia) Paul and Glenn (Karen) Paul as well as 15 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

“Paw Paw” will be missed.  The family will celebrate Murphy’s Life and Legacy on a later date.  A small visitation will be held on Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2020, from 11:00 A.M.  - 12:00 P.M. at First Zion Baptist Church on 2200 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA.  In lieu of flowers, please make a tax-deductible donation in memory of our loved one to:  UsAgainstAlzheimer's.  Services entrusted to the caring staff of:  Affordable Funeral Home, 28105 Highway 190, Lacombe, LA. Please visit www.affordablefh.com to view and sign the guest book.

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