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; uncle Jim Rose; cousin Steve Rose and wife Jessica; 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 3:30 pm on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Dyllis Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Randy Roper officiating.

Premier Sharp Funeral Home is honored to serve the Murphy family.