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In Loving Memory

Jerry Murphy

Jerry Murphy

Jerry Murphy

August 8, 1938 - October 23, 2017

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Mr. Augusta Jerry Murphy of Trumann departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2017 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 15 days. He was born Monday, August 8, 1938 in Trumann, Ark., to the late A.G. and Gladys Smith Murphy and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a retired farmer and retired employee of Trumann Housing Authority for 17 years and was a member of Church of God of Prophecy on Christy. He was preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers and his parents. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bea Tackett Murphy of the home; one son, Randy Murphy and wife Christy; three daughters, Cynthia Leake and husband Mark, Angela Murphy and Christy Hogan and husband Tim; one sister, Mary Edith Sims and husband Perry; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy on Christy Ave in Trumann with Bro. Larry Tribble and Bro. Ronnie Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. Pallbearers will be Dray Barber, David Leake, Tim Hogan, Wesley Woodson, Troy Lairson, Kevan Leake, Nicky Meeks, Shannon Tribble, Tim Hogan, Sr., Roy Lairson, and Gary England. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy on Christy Ave., 828 Christy Ave., Ext., Trumann, Ark. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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October 26, 2017

The Church of God
Trumann, AR

Guest Book

"To Bea an Family , I can’t tell you it will get easier, because it won’t . You just learn to go on because that’s what we have to do . For me , the pain of losing Ricky , CM, my Mom an Dad is always heavy in my heart . I pray that you an the family find the strength to carry on until we all see each other again on the other side . Love to all. Donna

Donna Murphy, Cherokee Village Ar

October 31, 2017

"I am so sorry for your loss. May the words in Phil. 4:6,7 give you peace from God to guard your mind and heart.

Brenda Wing ,

October 27, 2017

"Bea and family, so sorry for the loss of Jerry, he was a wonderful man and you all were blessed. I pray for God's peace to surround you all. May His comfort be with you. Love you very much and my heart hurts for you.

gloria boyd, 72404

October 27, 2017

"Love & prayers for Cynthia & her special family, so sad for your Loss, Jerry was an amazing person, may your hearts be comforted by Gods Love?

Melanie Clifft, Jonesboro, Ar

October 25, 2017

"Beatrice, I was so saddened to hear about Jerry's passing. I pray that God will give you strength during this time of great sorrow. Jerry was a fine Christian man that I always considered a dear friend. May the Lord keep His loving arms around you and bless you as you go forward. Just know that I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Tony

Tony Humphrey, Birmingham, AL

October 24, 2017

"Bea, so sorry to hear of the lost of your husband, you were a friend from McCormick School, I`am Donnie Parrish we would ride the school bus home to Maple Grove togeather.

James ( Donnie) Parrish, Las Vegas, Nevada

October 24, 2017

"May God be with the Amazing Family left behind, precious precious people? love & prayers?

Melanie Clifft, Jonesboro, Ar

October 24, 2017

"We are very sorry for your loss. Jerry was a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May the Lord bless and comfort your hearts.

The Davis Family, Trumann, Arkansas

October 24, 2017

"Angela and the Murphy familyWe are so sorry for your loss.

Carolyn & Doug Qualls, Trumann

October 24, 2017

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