William Dean Murray, 73, of Nashville, Ark., co-owner of Murray and Company Realty, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1953, in Nashville, Ark., to the late William Thaddeus Murray and Christine Shankles Murray.
Dean is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Carol Murray; his children, Kara McMillan, Jesse Gomez (Juany), Kara McMillan, Kristi Wall (Kamby), Tracey Cagle (Chad), Stacey Murray, Julie Murray, and Thad Murray; 13 grandchildren; Sammantha Gomez, Ashley Gomez Jessie Gomez, Kenzie Wall, Kylie Wall, Everett Cagle Claire Cagle, Alyssa Barnhart, Xavier Adams, Christan Barnhart, Nicolet Barnhart, Logan Taylor, James Dean Murray and one great-grandchild, Cruz Perez He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Jacob Boone Murray. He was a huge NASCAR fan and dearly loved his family and doing for others, He also loved tinkering with his tractor and playing with his companion, his dog Boccoe who he cooked for. If you could not find anything check for his notes that he left with a sharpie. Dean will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his faith, and his service to the Nashville community. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers memorials in his honor may be made to the Howard County Children’s Center, 1577 Hwy 371 West, Nashville, AR 71852.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Nashville Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Sartin and Dr. Glen Lance officiating.
