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Jake Junior Murphy

Jake Junior Murphy, 85, of Fayetteville, died June 2, 2016. He was born February 14, 1931 in the Round Mountain Community to Jake Fulton and Elvessa Johnson Murphy. Jake was a member of Baldwin Church of Christ and was retired from the Fayetteville Police Department. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Margaret whom he married February 8, 1951; two sons, David Murphy and wife, Cheryl of Springdale and Richard Murphy and wife, Becky of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Lori, Brooke, Jamie and Jake; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Baldwin Church of Christ with Bobby Dockery officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. at Beard's Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Gospel Tract International c/o Baldwin Church of Christ, 4377 E. Huntsville Rd., Fayetteville, Ark. 72701. Online condolences may be made to www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

Published June 4, 2016

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