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Ronald “Ronnie” Murphy of the Dyllis Community, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his residence.
He lived his whole life in the Dyllis Community. He worked at Y-12 as a carpenter from 1982 to 2022 and was active in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local #50. He was a member of Dyllis Baptist Church. Ronnie was an avid NASCAR fan, loved riding around with his friends, woodworking, coin collecting, and was a gun enthusiast.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his father Amon Murphy; grandparents Jack and Evelyn Rose, Roscoe and Opal Murphy; and stepfather Bill King.
He is survived by his mother Elizabeth “Liz” King of the Dyllis community; brother Jeff Murphy and Wife Rachel of Crab Orchard; children Beth Smith and husband Adam of Dyllis, Luke Murphy and Wife Maddie of Oak Ridge; granddaughter Kanaan Smith; special aunt Pernia Sharp; special friends Mike Freels and Gary Turner; also by extended family and work family.
Memorial donations may be made to:
Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Harriman, TN
151 Edwards Rd, Harriman, TN 37748
A graveside service will be held at a later date. Please check back for time and date.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is honored to serve the Murphy family.
