Garry Junior Murphy, age 69, was born on April 30,1953 to John Bedford and Clara Mae Roberts Murphy in Monterey, TN and passed away on February 2, 2023, in Crossville, TN. When he was young, he worked for the City of Monterey, and his professions included being a grave digger for Goff Funeral Home, a mechanic, and working for the Monterey Hammer Mill. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars.

He is survived by his wife- Dolly Pugh Murphy; children- Dustin Murphy (Taylor), Jesse Murphy (Angel), Daniel Murphy, Jimmy Murphy, Michael Carlton, and Mary Sheets; 17 grandchildren; siblings- Joyce Harvell (Jim), Lois Reynolds, and Jimmy Murphy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, children- Ashley Nicole Murphy and David Lee Murphy; siblings- Patricia Sisco, Shirley Hassler, Larry Murphy, Barbara Threet, Linda Murphy, Bobby Murphy and Donny Murphy.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the funeral home from 5 to 8. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11:00 in Lovejoy Cemetery in Monterey, TN. Bro. Eugene McCowan will officiate.