Ronnie D. Murray, age 64, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas passed awayThursday, March 7, 2013 at his home. He was born February 6, 1949 in Marion, Indiana to Merwin Dale and Mary (Van Ness) Murray. He was a maintenance supervisor with Baxter Manor Nursing Home, in Mountain Home. Ronnie had lived in Bull Shoals for the past 24 years. He was a Navy veteran of Vietnam; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycles.

 Ronnie is survived by his wife, Lavena, of the home; two sons: Junior Murray of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and Emil Garafola of Flippin, Arkansas; two daughters: Brooke Overturf of Gassville, Arkansas; and Samanthia Harber of Viola, Arkansas; a sister, Debbie Marberry of Flippin, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; and his stepfather, Virgil Hipes of Mountain Home, Arkansas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, James Murray.

A graveside service will be 10:00 am, Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Georges Creek Cemetery near Yellville with Bro. Jerry Backus officiating. 

Arrangements are by Burns Funeral Home of Yellville, Arkansas.