of Batesville, AR
May 9, 1990 - March 29, 2020
Mikail Murphy, 29, of Batesville died March 29, 2020.
He was born May 9, 1990 in Oceanside, California to Samantha Murphy and Neil Mayer.
Mikail was a deeply spiritual person who had a heart of gold and always wanted to help people and any animals that needed care. He loved farming, growing things, and raising animals so much that he wanted to be a farmer. He was a member of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) and loved to fly.
He is survived by his mother; eleven half-brothers; one half-sister; two step-sisters, Elena Gibbons and Meghan Hamer, both of Batesville; paternal grandfather, George Mayer of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; maternal grandfather, Gary Murphy of Bullhead City, Arizona; maternal grandparents, Enrique and Teresa Moreno of Alice, Texas; and step-mother, Reba Gibbons of Batesville.
Mikail is preceded in death by his father; paternal grandmother, Mary Mayer; maternal grandmother, Polly Murphy; and one brother, Nathan Crawford-Mayer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Independence Humane Society 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, Arkansas 72501.
Kai im sure gonna miss ur crazy outspoken butt more than u know... I knew i could always count on u to if i needed to talk u were my best friend u will always be in my heart
It was my pleasure and privilege not only to know you, but to call you my son, for the short time I knew you. Fly high, sweet boy. Save a spot for us at the fishin' hole.
I loved kai for everything she was. Like many, kai and i have been through many things in life. I may not be able to get to kais funeral but, I will be there in spirit. Rest in peace my beloved friend.
Rest in Peace son.
Nothing Gold Can Stay.
This world is to cruel for gentle hearts.
Stay Gold My Boy.
Loving You for Eternity, Momma