He was a retired truck driver, United States Army National Guard Veteran and was of the Assembly of God faith. Gary enjoyed fishing, camping, watching football, gardening, mowing his yard and just being outdoors. He was also a huge Arkansas Razorback fan and Donald Trump supporter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two step fathers-in-law, Harold Caldwell and Thomas Paul Williams; and two brothers, Barry Murphy and Neal Murphy.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Veronica Murphy of Monticello; three children, John Edward Murphy (Sheigh), Gary Don Murphy and Crystal Michelle Verdun (Joseph) all of Monticello; three brothers, Johnny Murphy (Pam), Michael Murphy and Danny Murphy; grandchildren, Nathaniel Murphy, Gage Murphy, Gracie Murphy, Madison Murphy, Hunter Murphy, Aiden Murphy, Brytani Murphy, Audra (A.J.) Murphy and Wesley Murphy; one great-grandchild; a special friend, Marty Burgess; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. There will be a visitation Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow funeral services in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Danny Carrington, Sr., Benjamin Briney, Darrell Meier, Cody McCloud, D.J. Murphy and Danny Carrington. You can sign Gary's guestbook page on this page.
Condolences(11)
Sherry Ellis O'Neill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 8, 2024 I'm very sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time of grief and loss. My thoughts and prayers go out for you.Eugene Sanders
Mabelvale, AR Tuesday, August 27, 2024 He was a good friend of mine. Prayers to the family.Diane (Murphy) Goodwin
Smackover, AR Tuesday, August 27, 2024 I always loved Gary, we had some good times when I was married to his brother Barry. He always had a kind heart. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for the family.Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Tuesday, August 27, 2024 We were neighbors when we were growing up, I’m sorry PrayersTimothy & Diane Forrest
Monticello, AR Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Please accept my condolences for your loss.RIP Gary!
Ray and Tina Ferguson
Monticello, AR Monday, August 26, 2024 We are so sorry for your loss.Prayers of comfort.
Melissa A Bailey
Wilmar, AR Monday, August 26, 2024 To the family of Mr.Gray,(aka daddy Murphy),i am just lost of what to say i just want to remember all the good times we had when i was around and all the memories we had, just remember that he is gone to be home with Jesus but he will always be in our heart's.Trisha Abbott
Monticello, AR Monday, August 26, 2024 Please accept my condolences for your family’s loss.Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 25, 2024 So sorry to hear about Gary, my prayers are with his familyMark&Mary withers
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 25, 2024 We are so sorry for y'all's loss, Gary was a good manTerry Bodiford
Hughes, AR Sunday, August 25, 2024 RIP GARY !