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Marshall Eugene Pumphrey

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Marshall Eugene "Gene" Pumphrey passed away August 25, 2020, at the age of 70 at his home in Hot Springs, Ark. Gene was born on December 24, 1949 in Memphis, Tenn., to the late LE and Marie Reynolds Pumphrey. An avid gun collector and outdoorsman, Gene was a member of PST Hunting Club in Prattsville. Deer hunting was his passion, his marksmanship was phenomenal. Next to deer hunting was his love of trout fishing the Little Red River at Heber Springs and deep sea fishing in Destin, Fla. Gene never met a stranger and loved to travel and see new things with his wife and best friend, Neena. Gene was very talented and could fix anything, He loved to take photos at holidays of family and friends and enjoyed capturing the beauty of his travels. Gene belonged to the Hot Springs Elk lodge #380, The Sheridan Masonic Lodge #260, The United Methodist Church, ham radio operator, and retired from Entergy at White Bluff after 30 plus years. Left to cherish his memory, his wife of almost 33 years, Neena James Pumphrey; his daughters, Tonia Odom (Chad), Tamra Burchfield (Andy), Rebecca Simpson (Mark); his four grandchildren, Holly Harris, Kylie Odom, Haley Callanen, and Riley Simpson; three great-grandchildren Hadyn, Kane, and Vada Harris; his brother, Joe Donald Pumphrey; and his special puppy, Buzzy. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.GrossFuneralHome.com

Published August 29, 2020

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