Obituary
Mr. C. M. Murphy of Trumann, departed this life Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 7 days. He was born Tuesday, October 2, 1923 in Egypt, Ark., and was a lifetime resident of Trumann and was a retired farmer and retired Poinsett County Juvenile Officer. He was a member of the Church of God on Balcom Lane. He was preceded in death by his parents, A. G. and Gladys Murphy, wife of 54 years, Nadine Weaks Murphy, son, Ricky Murphy, grandson Kelley Parks, second wife, Lawanda Slinkard Murphy, two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda (Jimmy) Parks of Trumann; granddaughters, Mackenzie (Jeff) Williams and Jennifer (Cory) Harness; daughter-in-law, Donna Murphy, five great-grandchildren, Megan Parks, Jax Williams, Murphy Williams, Jaggar Harness, and Griffin Harness, sister, Mary (Perry) Sims, brother, Jerry (Bea) Murphy, all of Trumann, step-son, Granville (Sherry) Pankey and children, Jermey Pankey and son, Gunnar, Jordan (Hunter) Shannon, Candace Wagon and son, Hunter all of Prairie Grove, AR. Funeral service will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of God on Balcom Lane in Trumann with Bro. Michael Jernigan and Bro. Gary Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. Pallbearers will be the Adult Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Church of God, 911 Balcom Lane in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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November 11, 2016
The Church of God
Trumann, AR
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"I am very sorry for your loss. Mr Murphy was a good man. I am blessed to have known him.
Tammy Hayes , November 14, 2016
"We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle C.M. He was a great guy who loved his family dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to cousin Brenda and to all the rest of the family. Cherish your memories.Love to all,David and Carolyn Davis
David and Carolyn Davis, Riverview, FLNovember 11, 2016
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lynn Osment, Trumann, AR. 72472November 11, 2016
"We are deeply sorrowful for the loss of a great uncle and one of the best men I have ever known. Wish I could be there today, our thoughts and prayer are with you. This is not good by just so long see you on the other side. Love Jim and Ann Davis
Jim and Ann Davis, North Little Rock,ArNovember 11, 2016
"Thoughts and prayers, Brenda and Jimmy. Memories for a lifetime.
Marolyn Speer, Stuttgart, ArkansasNovember 10, 2016