He was a retired pipeline truck driver, a United States Army Veteran and was of the Baptist faith. James enjoyed coon hunting where he attended many dog shows and was an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his six siblings, Eva Gunnels, Julia Gober, Dub Morphis, R.L. Morphis, John Henry Morphis and Bobby Morphis.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Wanda Lair Morphis of Star City; his three children, Sarah Dauback of South Dakota, Kevin Morphis and wife Tammy of Star City and Andy Morphis of Greenbrier; one brother, Roy Morphis of Cummins, GA; four grandchildren, Colby Morphis and wife Nancy, Drew Morphis and fiancé Savannah, Hannah Dauback and Miranda Morphis; four great grandchildren, Azaria, Adrina, Ayven and Essie; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Union Ridge Cemetery. There will be a visitation Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences(10)
Sherry Woods
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 25, 2026 Dear Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God wraps you in his loving arms as you navigate your new reality. I am praying for comfort and peace for you and yours.Sharon McIntyre
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 23, 2026 Wanda,I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Jamie Morphis
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Aunt Wanda,I am sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Larry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
TOM CHAFFIN
VAN BUREN, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 So sorry for your loss Wanda, you are in my thoughts and prayers.Lara Rabb
MENA, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 So sorry to hear of his passing. Sending love & prayers your way.Gail/Larry Hammil
Star City, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Wanda, Larry and I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace for you and your family.Dale Bates
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Wanda and family, I am so sorry to learn of James' passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you.🙏❤️✝️🌹James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Wanda and FamilyWe are so sorry for your sad loss. God will give you comfort each day and that is my prayer for you.
Much love
James and Kathy
Cherry Cotham
Monticello, AR Monday, April 20, 2026 Oh, Wanda, I am so sorry to hear about James. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May sweet memories flood your heart and bring you comfort.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, April 20, 2026 Dear Wanda, I am sorry about your great loss! You and your family have my prayers at this sad time. May you find peace in knowing that James is with the LORD. It is evident that you have been a great wife during all these years - standing by James in the good & the bad -- and taking care of him in his years of illness!