George "Rick" Murphy

A Celebration of Life for George Ritchie "Rick" Murphy, 76, of Grand Saline, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Main Street Baptist Church, with Bro. Benjamin Murrell officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.

Mr. Murphy passed away October 19, 2026, near his home in Grand Saline. He was born December 2, 1949, in Prescott, Arkansas, to Ritchie Harding & Toy Marie White Murphy. He was raised in Texarkana and spent most of his adult life in Mineola prior to moving to Grand Saline, where he retired from the Union Pacific Railroad and was a member of Main Street Baptist Church.  After retirement, he spent his time socializing within the local community, working on old cars, and raising his youngest son. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Peggy Couper.

Rick is survived by his brother, Elton “Jimmy” Murphy of Texarkana; daughter April Murphy English (John) of Sachse; and sons, George Scott Murphy (Alicia) of Bullard, and Joshua Ritchie Allen Murphy (Tylee Copeland) of Grand Saline. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Kyle Murphy, Colin Murphy, Abigail Murphy, Kathryn English, Jakob English, and Ashlyn English; one great-granddaughter, Amelia Murphy; and numerous other relatives and friends.