Obituaries

Michael J. Murphy

Michael J. Murphy, 57, of Gentry passed away March 3, 2013, in Fayetteville. He was born March 27, 1955, in Fairbanks, Alaska, the son of John and Nancy McDowell Murphy. He retired from the United States Customs Department and served in the United States Army. Michael was a member of the Catholic Church. Survived by his wife, Teresa Dawn Murphy of the home; children, Bradford Murphy, Cody Murphy, Melanie Burgess, Amber Perkins, Jessica Cornett, Kellie Plummer and Casey Rae; his brother, Jim; and two sisters, Karen and Maurine; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers, with full military honors. Interment in the Fayetteville National Cemetery. Online condolence to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Published March 5, 2013

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