Stephen Smith Murphy Sr.
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The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Stephen Smith Murphy Sr., 72 of Maryville, TN, born February 8, 1953, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025. He is survived by wife: Ronda Murphy; children: Jennifer Jordan with husband Darren Jordan, Stephen Murphy Jr., with wife Stacey Murphy, April Arms with husband Joshua Arms, Ashleigh Williams with husband Justin Williams, all of Maryville, TN; brother: Joe Samuel Murphy with wife Brenda Murphy of Maryville, TN; sister: Jennifer Johnson with husband Richard Johnson; grandchildren: Chad Buchanan, Libby Benson, Gavin Murphy, Jacob Arms, Aiden Jordan, Carson Jordan, Jonah Arms, Abby Arms, Gabriel Williams, Micah Williams, Brooklyn Willimas, Cage Murphy; niece and nephew: Becca Johnson and Nick Johnson, and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by father and mother: Kenneth Murphy and Jeraldine Murphy. Known by most to be simple, direct, and a hard worker, he always enjoyed watching his favorite shows on MeTV. Beloved by his family and friends, he will be missed.
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