CUNNINGHAM — William Clyde Murphey, 70, died Feb. 28 at Stafford County Hospital in Stafford. Born May 29, 1941 in Scott City, he was the son of Lloyd and Marguerite (Bivens) Murphey. A lifetime resident of Cunningham, he was a farmer/stockman.

Mr. Murphey was a U.S. veteran, serving in the Marine Corps.

Survivors include two daughters, Dana Murphey of Ellinwood, and Heather Murphey of Lexington, Ky.; a brother Ronald Murphey of Texoma, Okla.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Anita Murphey.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday at Larrison Mortuary in Pratt with Mike McGovney officiating. Burial will be at the Shelman Cemetery in Cunningham. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday with family receiving friends from 5 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Pratt Area Humane Society in care of the mortuary.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Larrison Mortuary

300 Country Club Road

Pratt, KS 67124

Great Bend (Kan) Tribune, March 2, 2012