Originally published in 1998
Charles Alfred Murphy, Jr.
Former Director of the Texas Aeronautics Commission
Charles Alfred Murphy, Jr., age 79, of Austin died on Monday, March 23, 1998. Texas has lost a distinguished and well-known friend of the aviation community. He served in the Marine Corps and was a pilot during World War II In Guadalcanal. Many will remember Charles Murphy for his participation in national and statewide aviation organizations throughout his career. An advocate for Texas airports, in particular small airports, he championed their causes in the 1980’s when money was scarce and airports had to be built. TodayTAC is known as the Aviation Division, Texas Department of Transportation and owes much to Texas pioneers In aviation like Charles Murphy.