Curtis Mcmurtry

Curtis L. McMurtry, 68, of Searcy, Ark., a Christian, died May 1, 2009, in Searcy. He was born November 10, 1940, in Mangum, OK, the son of Rainier and Jewel McMurtry. He received his undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, from Abilene Christian College in 1963. He received a Master of Science in Accounting from Harding University in 1990. He studied abroad at the Harding University Florence, Italy campus while earning this degree. He went to work for the College Church of Christ as the Business Manager upon the completion of his MS degree. He recently retired from that position after eighteen years. He was a member of the College Church of Christ in Searcy. Prior to moving to Searcy, he resided in Willow, Oklahoma where he had been a member of the Willow Church of Christ since his baptism in 1953. In Willow and area churches, he led singing, and taught Bible classes. He served as Willow church treasurer for 25 years. He was an avid fan and supporter of high school and college athletics. Curtis was known for saying, "It doesn't matter who is playing, as long as someone is playing somewhere." He was familiar with all the football fields and gymnasiums in the area as he regularly traveled to sporting events. He farmed a large farming operation raising cotton, wheat, peanuts, and cattle and also owned and operated McMurtry Agency, an accounting and income tax service and insurance agency, in Willow, Oklahoma before moving to Searcy. He served on numerous boards including the Granite School Board and several farm cooperative boards. He loved to travel making several trips to Europe in addition to traveling in the United States. His most recent trip was to Brussels, Belgium to the Pan European Lectures. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Zelda Marie Anderson McMurtry of Searcy; sons Curt and wife Heidi of Azle, Texas, Casey and wife Christine of Willow, Oklahoma, and daughter Chris Ann McMurtry of Searcy; grandsons Derek and wife Val, Kreg, and Koltin, all of Willow, Oklahoma; and one sister, Norma Hill of Plano, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to College Church of Christ Lads to Leaders.

Curtis Mcmurtry

November 10, 1940 - May 1, 2009