James Charles Murphy, 65, of Fayetteville, AR passed away July 8, 2020 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born July 27, 1954, the son of James E. Murphy and Rovena Bittick Murphy of Fayetteville.
James is survived by his parents; one son, James Jess (JJ) Murphy of Fayetteville; one brother, Edward Lee Murphy of Fayetteville; two sisters, Fay Jenkins and her husband, Danny of Cane Hill, AR and Jamie Hulsey of Fayetteville; and seven nieces and nephews.
James loved the game of football which he played in junior and senior high. He graduated in 1973 from Farmington High School. In his later years, he attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with a degree in food science.
He also loved the outdoors. James loved to fish and hunt…and fish and fish and fish! Every year he would drive to the Colorado Mountains to pan for gold (P.S.-the gold is still in Colorado!).
The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2020 at Mt. Comfort Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
My friend James, a friend I could always count on and you will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace my friend
May you rest in peace Dad. My thoughts are with the family.
My deepest sympathy to James’ family. May God give you comfort in this, your time of sorrow.
James was a friend and high school classmate. I last talked to him at Walmart a few years ago and we clogged up the aisle for about an hour. Rest in peace. Prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. He was a good friend. Rest in peace, Murphy.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry! Went to high school with James, what a good guy, he will be missed by many! Prayers for his family…
Kathy and I went to school with James he was a great guy Sending prayers to family and friends
Dear Rovena, Jim and family,
I am so sorry to hear that James passed recently. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thankful that he is no longer in pain. God be with you. Love to all.
So sorry for your loss
Judy Faulkner
My heart goes out to you all and your time of sorrow and my prayers are for your Comfort if you would like to get in touch my number is 4792857772 risa for ham
James..I love you so much and I will be here if u need to talk..