David Emmit Murphrey was born in Fairfield, Calif., on Nov. 20, 1961, to parents, David Emmit Murphrey Sr and Maria Christina Pedia Murphrey. He entered Heaven’s Gates on April 6, 2026, at the age of 64.
David worked in the oilfield and construction industry as a Chief Engineer. He had a great love for his family and was a great listener. You might not always like is advice, but it was straight from his heart. David had appreciation for all of mankind, and he loved God. He will be greatly missed by everyone that loved him and leaned on him for guidance.
David was preceded in death by his parents, David and Maria Murphrey; sister, Yvonne Pedia.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Alex Parrella; beloved brother, Donnie Murphrey; beloved sister, Denise Villanueva; beloved grandchildren, Charlie Shelly, Arlen Shelly, Evangeline Parrella, and Ryan Board; beloved nephew, Ben Albert “Trey” Lensing III. A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10 a.m., in the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with Trevor Smith officiating.
Davy your gonna be missed, now your adventures are the heavens. King of the wild front, has new pastures all see you when I’m looking at you, love your cousin through marriage Linda Grady.