Stanley Murphy

Stanley Murphy was born on June 10, 1961, at home in Birch Tree, Missouri, to Wayne and Verna (Tharp) Murphy. He passed away on December 15, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 61.

Stanley married Linda Brady on June 1, 1979, and to this union, four children were born, Jason, Lori, Holly, and Elizabeth. On May 27, 2000, he married the love of his life, Glenna Harding, and to this union, four more children joined the family, Anna, Dusty, Heath, and C.J.

Preceding him in death are his daughter, Lori; brother, Robert; one nephew, Tim; all of his grandparents; two brothers-in-law, Jim Harding and Ronnie Harding; father and mother-in-law, Alfred and Edna Harding; and several aunts and uncle.

Stanley is survived by his wife, Glenna; his children, Anna (Marshall) Barnard, Jason Murphy, Dusty (Kayla) Brady, Holly (Kevin) Reese, Elizabeth (Michael) Brooks, Heath Brady, and C.J. Brady; his parents, Wayne and Verna Murphy; three sisters, Ruthetta (Darrell) Derryberry, Martha Murphy, and Linda (Kevin) Derryberry; two brothers, Richard (Chrissy) and Micheal; one sister-in-law, Sally (Ray) Galindo; one brother-in-law, John (Louann) Harding; his grandchildren, Krissy, Trey, Parker, Summer, Haley, Courtney, Quenton, Tatum, Briar, and Gage; several nieces and nephews; and all his adopted family, especially Trista (Jeffery) Thomas.

Stanley was a graduate from Liberty High School. He served as fire chief for close to 30 years. First at Birch Tree with family by his side and then at Mountain View, where he turned it into one Big family. He loved being a firefighter and first responder. Spending time with family and friends. Working on old cars or just vehicles in general, woodworking, but his favorite thing to do was worshiping and praising his Heavenly Father. Through his faith, he led many, many people of all ages to the one he loved the most. Wherever he was, his Bible was.

A family-guided celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on December 31, at Winsome Plantation Venue. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.