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OB Pumphrey Obituary

Left this world Thursday, September 15, 2011. The son of the late Arnes Williams Pumphrey and Leonard Pumphrey. Member of the Pikes Peak Region, Order of Elks in CSC. Served in the US Army, worked at USAFA &Trailways Buslines. Left to cherish his memory; Ronald Pumphrey (Annie), Debra Hill (Bobby), Sharon Hicks, Brenda Crockett, Vivian Pumphrey, Kathy Tidwell, siblings; Allie Belin, Otis McGee (Odessa), MC McGee (Erma), Emmanuel McGee Jr. (Judy), fifteen grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be, 23 September, 1:00PM-5:00PM. Services held, 24 September, 11:00AM, Andrews Funeral Home, 1211 East Main, Eldorado,AR 71730, phone:870-863-6805.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 22, 2011.

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KaZonte Allen

September 16, 2024

Remembering you always Paw-Paw

KaZonte

Sharron

September 17, 2023

I really miss you dad!

Jayme Richmond

September 16, 2023

I'm always thinking about and missing you Dick. Love you Always and Forever

V

September 16, 2022

Missing you dad.

Still missing you pawpaw=œ=œ love you always d <br />

KaZonte Allen

September 16, 2020

Love you forever and always ❤

Sherry Townsend

September 16, 2019

Mr. Humphrey was a kind, soft spoken man. He is truly missed

Kathy Tidwell, daddy's youngest

V P

October 31, 2011

grands-Kim & Corey

October 26, 2011

October 25, 2011

Great grandson, Jordan

October 19, 2011

Granddaughter, Tamisha (on left)

October 19, 2011

Great grandson, Et'Chinee'

October 19, 2011

Daughter, Vivian

V Pumphrey

October 19, 2011

your daughter misses you

calvin massey

October 15, 2011

I was sadden to hear about your fathers passing,may God send his conforter to be with you and your family during your time of grief.

Melanie Massey

October 12, 2011

When our loved ones say goodbye and we have to be apart, God can fill our loneliness with his presence in our heart. Loneliness comes when we forget about the one who is always with us. Daddy thanks for accepting me as one of your daughters.So long "Until we meet again"

Brenda Crockett

October 11, 2011

I miss being able to talk to you about everything. You will forever be in my heart and mind. They say you never miss someone until their gone,well, i sure am missing you dad.

Jayme Richmond

October 10, 2011

Just sitting here watching the game thinking bout paw paw. Miss u dick!!!! Yes sir buddy. In the O.B.P voice

Willie & Sadie Jackson

October 10, 2011

Our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.

God Bless,

KaZonte Miller

October 10, 2011

I often sit and reminisce on all the memories I shared with my grandfather as a child..woow Goodbyes are so hard...I miss u pawpaw..love you always..

Your grand daughter

Helen Tatum

October 9, 2011

My heart goes out to the Pumphery Family, I will keep you in my prayers.

Youngest daughter Kathy Tidwell

October 8, 2011

Geri Dias

October 7, 2011

I pray for strength for all of his family, those of you I know personally and those I don't! Much love and aloha, Geri Dias

Daddy's oldest, Debra & Ronnie

V Pumphrey

October 7, 2011

Terry,Sharon, Bobby, Debra and Daddy

V Pumphrey

October 7, 2011

V Pumphrey

October 7, 2011

Jayme Richmond

October 7, 2011

Pawpaw has taught me so much about life. It is still hard to believe that your gone but not forgotten. Love always. Your grandson.

Sherry & Tia Townsend

October 7, 2011

Our hearts and prayer are with you all. We will continue to pray for you.

Ronald Pumphrey

October 7, 2011

This is O.B.oldest son who will always miss his daddy.Especially the story he told me from time to time.I LOVE you daddy!!!

Kimberly Glover

October 7, 2011

These days will never be the same without you here Papa. A man loved near and far! You always would tell it like it was. That laugh and smile will never be forgotten. Your memory will live on. Miss you and love you dearly!

Your grand-daughter

Marcus Pumphrey

October 6, 2011

To the man who taught many of us to be men. Words will never describe what you meant to so many of us.

one of his daughter's Brenda and daddy

V

October 6, 2011

only son Ronnie and daddy

V

October 6, 2011

Granddaughter Sekenia and dad

V

October 6, 2011

Vivian Pumphrey

October 6, 2011

Daddy,
Words can never express your passing. I am going through so many emotions, some I can't explain or express. I miss you.

September 29, 2011

Just remember the good times. He will all ways be with you in spirit. Will keep you all in our prayers. Luv, Nate and Loudine Cooper...Toledo, Oh.

September 27, 2011

MY CONDOLENCE TO YOU SHARRON AND THE FAMILY

Sharron Hicks

September 27, 2011

I miss and love you dad!

Cassandra Elliott

September 23, 2011

My sympathy goes out to the family. You will be in my prayers

Tamisha Pumphrey

September 22, 2011

You will forever be in our hearts! We love and miss you papa! ~ Meesh

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