of Bono, AR
May 16, 1947 - June 24, 2023
Darrell Gene Murphy, 76, of Bono passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born in Lawrence County on May 16, 1947 to Curtis and Freda Murphy. Darrell was an electrician for General Electric for 30 years, retiring at age 50. He then went on to open a siding business and after retiring from that he started a small hobby farm of raising farm animals until his death. Darrell proudly served in the National Guard and was a member of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Murphy; sisters, Peggy Murphy, and Crystal Dawn Murphy; nephew, Michael Murphy.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Velma Murphy; son, Jason and Stacey Murphy; a niece nearest to a daughter, Kandi Wyse and Dewayne House; a special niece, Amber and Rick Burch; grandsons, Clay Kersey and Clint Brown; great grandchildren, Colton Kersey, Penelope Brown, Charlotte Kersey; brothers, Danny and Kathy Murphy, Ronnie and Paula Murphy; sisters, Brenda and David Moore, Missy Ring; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be at Lorado Cemetery, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 11:00 am with Bro. Leroy Franks officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 5:00pm to 7:00 pm, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
Family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Darrell's memory to Lorado Cemetery, PO Box 352, Bono, AR, 72416. And the family would like to thank their church family for all their love and support.
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9 Condolence(s)
Richard Banton
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Mrs. Murphy, I don't suppose that you will remember my wife and me, we were members of Manns Chapel Baptist Church many years ago.It may have been Bro Darrels first church as he began his ministry.I don't remember what year it was but I remember Jason was around 6 or seven years old.We lived just east of the church in an old one room school house that had been converted into living quarters. When Bro Darrel accepted the church he had not been ordained so we along with Leon and Aline Johnson and maybe another couple were able to attend his ordination service.I have wondered many times where you all went after his service there. Iwas always blessed by his sermons.I want to send our sympathies to you on your loss. By accident I was searching for a friends obit when I came across his. Almost all of the members that were there have already crosssed over and the church building was destroyed by a grass fire several years ago. I still have fond memories of that church.I was saved there at the age of 11 years old.I am now almost 80 and wouldn't take nothing for my journey now!!
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Michelle (Arthur) Buck, cousin
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss. He was one of the good ones. Prayers for God's comforting arms around you all and peace that only he can give.
Linda Grimes
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Velma and family so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. Jerry always thought a lot of both of you.
Dottie (Trail Whitmire) Barnes
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Dear Velma: Sorry for you and your family loss. I have you in my prayers.
Thinking of you
Ron and Karen Townsand
Monday, June 26, 2023
So sorry for your loss!!
Love and prayers to the family!!
God bless you all!
Leeann Castleberry
Monday, June 26, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Sincerely,
Robin and Leeann Castleberry
Tony Sauser
Sunday, June 25, 2023
I hate to hear this. Darrell was a very good man. He helped us in the store when we started a butcher shop. We had loads of fun working together. RIP
Kim and tanner Owens
Sunday, June 25, 2023
such a good person, thoughts and prayers for the family
Courtney Dorris
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Praying for the family! Hope all things get better soon!