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.
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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!