Glenn G Murphy

Glenn Girthren Murphy, 83, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Harding Place in Searcy, AR. Glenn was born on July 24, 1941, in Fulton, KY, to Kenneth Murphy and Ella Mae Barton Murphy. Their family later moved to Artesia, NM, and then on to Hayti, MO where he graduated from Ross High School in 1959. He met the love of his life, Rita Louise Johnson, in Rolla, MO. They were married on June 3, 1962 in Overland, MO. Glenn was known first and foremost as a Christian. He was proud to be called Daddy and Pawpaw and adored his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a long-time song leader and elder at Pecan Grove Church in Greenville, TX, of which Glenn and Rita were charter members. Glenn never met a stranger, was kind-hearted to all, and gave selflessly of his time and resources. He was known for picking up trash, whether after church or on long walks through the neighborhood. He gave his first blood donation in 1976 when a community member was in need and over his adult life donated over 20 gallons of blood. He was also an avid hunter and loved being outdoors. Professionally, he graduated from Missouri School of Mines & Metallurgy in January 1964 and worked for Rocketdyne as a research engineer in materials & processes. He also held this position at LTV Electrosystems/E-Systems/Raytheon in Greenville, TX, where he worked from 1968-1998. In April 2021, Glenn and Rita relocated to Searcy, AR. They moved into Harding Place in February 2024. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Thomas Murphy and Talmadge “Tally” Murphy, and their wives. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rita Johnson Murphy; daughter Sonya Clark and husband Jim of Waurika, OK; son Mike Murphy and wife Tenna of Arcadia, OK; grandchildren Brady Clark (Erin); Brandi Clark (Quinn Bolt); Taylor Murphy (Haley); Kenzie Murphy Higginbottom (Josh); Kaitlyn Murphy; Kathryn Murphy; and great-grandchildren Sammy Clark and Ruthie Clark. In lieu of flowers, and to honor Glenn’s servant heart, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN or the Hands and Feet Collective, PO Box 2132, Searcy, AR 72145. This non-profit organization seeks to strengthen community relationships by helping repair homes of those in need in the name of Jesus. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 with visitation from 9am to 10am and service following at 10:00am at Downtown Church of Christ in Searcy.

Glenn G Murphy

July 24, 1941 - March 1, 2025