1952
Joseph
2017
Joseph III
September 4, 1952 — July 15, 2017
Joseph Carroll Murphy, III ("The Drummer") of North Little Rock, passed away July 15, 2017. He was born September 4, 1952 in Van Nuys, California to Joseph C. Murphy Jr, and Virgie Lee Delaney Murphy.
Mr. Murphy was a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, a proud member of the North Little Rock and Sherwood Rotary Clubs and Good Shepard United Methodist Church. For over 50 years, Mr. Murphy was in the nursery, lawn and shrub health care business. He owned and operated Arkansas Nurseries and Horticare Consultants. Mr. Murphy, a Certified Nurseryman, was a long time member of both the Arkansas and American Association of Nurserymen.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Marion Barrett Lenkerd Murphy, of 31 Years; his son Joseph C. Murphy, IV (Adrienne); grandson Elijah Cael McMillan Murphy; step-sons Frank Lenkerd (Kerrie) and John Lenkerd (Cory); step-grandchildren Jessica, Matthew, Ryan, Kimberly and Brooklyn; sister Linda Murphy Norton (George), niece Mary Elizabeth Norton Austin (Sean); nephew Andrew Norton (Barrett), and three great nephews Tucker, Henry, and Brooks. Mr. Murphy is also survived by his beloved cousins Varina, Janie, Sally, Rick, Greg, Stacy and their spouses, along with other cherished cousins and dear friends. Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf, North Little Rock AR 72116, phone (501) 753-6186 or to a Charity of your choice. No flowers or plants, please!
Mr. Murphy’s family will receive friends and family from 6:00-8:00 p.m. July 21, 2017 at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held on July 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church with Reverend Bryan Fulwider of Orlando, Florida and Reverend Luke Conway officiating.
Mr. Murphy was a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, a proud member of the North Little Rock and Sherwood Rotary Clubs and Good Shepard United Methodist Church. For over 50 years, Mr. Murphy was in the nursery, lawn and shrub health care business. He owned and operated Arkansas Nurseries and Horticare Consultants. Mr. Murphy, a Certified Nurseryman, was a long time member of both the Arkansas and American Association of Nurserymen.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Marion Barrett Lenkerd Murphy, of 31 Years; his son Joseph C. Murphy, IV (Adrienne); grandson Elijah Cael McMillan Murphy; step-sons Frank Lenkerd (Kerrie) and John Lenkerd (Cory); step-grandchildren Jessica, Matthew, Ryan, Kimberly and Brooklyn; sister Linda Murphy Norton (George), niece Mary Elizabeth Norton Austin (Sean); nephew Andrew Norton (Barrett), and three great nephews Tucker, Henry, and Brooks. Mr. Murphy is also survived by his beloved cousins Varina, Janie, Sally, Rick, Greg, Stacy and their spouses, along with other cherished cousins and dear friends. Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf, North Little Rock AR 72116, phone (501) 753-6186 or to a Charity of your choice. No flowers or plants, please!
Mr. Murphy’s family will receive friends and family from 6:00-8:00 p.m. July 21, 2017 at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held on July 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church with Reverend Bryan Fulwider of Orlando, Florida and Reverend Luke Conway officiating.
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