Ronnie William Murphy

Ronnie William Murphy, 71, of Winslow, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born August 27, 1946 in Hollis, Oklahoma, to Mike and Mary (White) Murphy. Ronnie, as a young man, served 6 years with the Oklahoma National Guard. He enjoyed gardening, riding motorcycles and traveling with his family. He especially enjoyed watching his grandson's sports activities. Above all, Ronnie loved his Lord and searching the scriptures. He attended Winslow Assembly of God and actively helped with its Food Bank. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jo Nell (Wadley) Murphy; a daughter, Paula Schoonover and husband Jake; three grandsons, Brandon, Gavin and Aidan, all of Greenland; and three brothers, Jimmy, Eddie and Bobby Murphy all of Amarillo, Texas. Ronnie was preceded in death by his son, Steven Linn Murphy in 2012. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, February 12, at Winslow Assembly of God. Interment will be at Brentwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, online guestbook at www.heritageofnwa.com. Memorial contributions may be made to either Willard Walker Hospice Home, PO Box 356, Fayetteville, AR 72702, or Winslow Assembly of God for the Food Bank, PO Box 9, Winslow, Ar 72959.