Alan Murphree

Alan Murphree, 60, of  Vardaman departed from this life on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on December 22, 1960, he was a son to Nila Rose Muphree and the late Hubert Murphree.

Alan was a member of Bailey United Methodist Church. He spent many seasons of his behind the wheel of a tractor farming. When he wasn't plowing the fields he would paint and repair tractors. Above all of his interest, Alan cherished his family and simply enjoyed being in their presence. Although he has gone to rest in a sacred place free from sickness, Alan will be profoundly missed by his family and friends.

Those left to cherish Alan's memory are his wife Melinda Murphree of Vardaman; mother Nila Rose Murphree of Vardaman; brother Adrian (Barbara) Murphree of Memphis; daughters: Shonda Coleman of Mantachie; Kimberly (Dustin) Card of Monte Vista; and Sara Murphree of Vardaman; bonus children: Crystal (Tracy) Pickering of Shannon;  Ashley (Randy) Thomas of Thaxton; and Elizabeth (Dennis) Reynolds of Bruce;  grandchildren: Mikayla, Evan, Kylee, Peyton, Bentley, Keylee, Kinley, Paige, Shyann, Jacob, Hailey, and Addison.

Alan is preceded in death by his father Hubert Murphree, grandparents: Lade Stroup, Nora Stroup, Forrest Murphree, and Maudie Murphree.

A funeral service honoring Alan's life will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Bruce with Bro. Robert Earl Alexander and Bro. Dennis Dorris officiating. Burial will be held in Poplar Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce with additional visitation from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday before the funeral service.

Those serving as pallbearers will be: David Green, Rocky Fleming, Tom Ferguson, Tracy Pickering, Dennis Reynolds, Randy Thomas, Andy Landreth and Anthony Stroup. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Dusty Card, Homer Moore, Jim Moore,Barry Haire, and TJ Coleman

Please wear a facemask and be aware of social distancing during this difficult time. Please keep the Murphree family in your prayers during this difficult time.