Morrell Gathright

Morrell Gathright, 95, of Pine Bluff, died October 7, 2014 at Trinity Village Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Alice Purnell Gathright. He was pre-deceased by his younger brother, P.D. Gathright, Jr. He is survived by PD Jr's wife Betty. Morrell has a daughter, Lori Gathright Kurz (Jim) of Pine Bluff and a son, John Robert Gathright (Janet) of Conway. He has four grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, including one set of triplets and two sets of twins. He owned and operated Gathright Van & Storage Co., the family business which was founded in 1927 by his father, PD Gathright, Sr. An elected public servant for 34 years, he began in the House of Representatives, and continued as a state senator. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with an MBA and later graduated from The University of Arkansas Law School in Little Rock, second in his class in 1974, at which time he began a private law practice. He has been a member of First Baptist Church for most of his adult years. He was a very loving husband and father who served his community well. He was a veteran of WWII, an Army lieutenant. Visitation will be Thursday at First Baptist Church from 6-7 p.m. with a 10 a.m. graveside service at Graceland Cemetery on Friday. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or a charity of your choice. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.