Robert is survived by his mother, Robbie Jones Murphree, daughter, Hillary Ann Smith, two grandchildren Audri and Mikel Tate, six siblings, Carolyn E. Seymour, Lottie C. Seymour-Jones, Darla J. Seymour-Reiff, Beverly J. Murphree-Duke, James Timothy Murphree, Ricky Lee Murphree. Robert was preceded in death by our special step-brother Bobby G. Murphree.
Robert worked as a carpenter, a painter, a mechanic, and other various trades. His love of travel took him all over the United States. He enjoyed fishing, playing and singing with his guitar, and gardening. Robert was kind and generous to others and never met a stranger. He lived his life to the fullest! Robert was truly a free spirit and he will be missed.
There will be a graveside service on Saturday, June 25th at 10:00am at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont, TX.
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