Fredrick Murrell Sr., 59, of Malvern, Arkansas passed away Monday November 14, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Fredrick or as loved ones referred to him Ricky, was born on August 26, 1963, to Bertha Mitchell and Hilliard Murrell Jr. in Eudora, Arkansas. While in his youth, Ricky became a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, alongside his younger brother Charles, where Ricky served as an Usher. After Ricky graduated from Malvern High School in 1982, where he enjoyed a short stint in athletics, football in particular, he attended Southern Arkansas University. After deciding to pursue a different career route, he started his first job with Anthony Timberlands where he was employed for several years before moving on to Willamette Industries, kick starting a 13-year career in the field of manufacturing. Ricky was also a volunteer for the Sheriff's Department throughout his life. Ricky went on to have his first child Christopher, with his high school sweetheart Terri Mays. In 1985, Ricky married Gen-Nell Watters of Kokomo, Indiana. Ricky and Gen-Nell would go on to have three children, Olajuwon, Rickeshia, and Frederick Jr. In 2010 Ricky was united in matrimony to Natasha Jackson, a union that lasted until his untimely departure. In 2017, Ricky exited the workforce giving him more to enjoy his favorite pastime of barbequing, watching football and cheering on his favorite team the Green Bay Packers, and watching NCIS. Ricky was also a Master Mason at the St. Luke Lodge # 23. As a member of St. Luke, Ricky was faithful and contributed his skills and talents to the community affairs that the Lodge sponsored. He was also exalted to the Seventh degree and became a Holy Royal Arch Mason belonging to the Haggai Chapter #130. Ricky kept pursuing more light in the Masonry and was elevated to the 32nd degree and a member of the J.L.H. Smith Consistory #76 located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ricky was preceded in death by his son: Olajuwon Murrell; stepfather: Cleve Mitchell; brother: Charles Ray Mitchell. Ricky is survived by his wife of 12 years Natasha; children: Christopher, Rickeshia, Frederick Jr Murrell; stepsons: DeAngelo Quirones, Terance Rowe, Tramain Smith, DaiSean Smith, and Christopher Smith; mother: Bertha Mitchell; sister cousin: Martha Summerville, brother cousin: Terry McLemore. Ricky also leaves a host of other relatives. TOOLS OF THE CRAFT: THE COMPASS by Bro. Shawn Eyer The point of the compass pierces the plane, a central mark to firmly intend the axis true that all around an unbroken flow of ink will bend. The surface welcomes the cunning steel, Precisely the arm extends its throw. With gentle art is inscribed the arc first slowly, now fast, and again slow. Finally the line to itself is joined into an infinite, glittering band -- the compass lifts and is folded away by an invisible, eternal hand. Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors " The Epitome of Service "

VISITATION ( WALK THROUGH) MASK REQUIRED Friday, November 25, 2022 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Savannah Wright Johnson Memorial Chapel 413 W PAGE AVE MALVERN, AR 72104 WILL LIE IN PEACEFUL REPOSE Saturday, November 26, 2022 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 1220 Carmichael Street Malvern, AR 72104 CELEBRATION OF LIFE Saturday, November 26, 2022 11:00 AM Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 1220 Carmichael Street Malvern, AR 72104