September 11, 2024
Robert Harold Murphy, age 77 of Smithville, passed away Tuesday night at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Murphy was born on September 6, 1947 in Smithville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; Arthur Lee “Doc” & Cathleen Crook Murphy and 5 brothers; Ralph, James, David, Jeffery and Ricky Murphy.
Visitation with the Murphy family will be on Saturday from 10:30 am until the funeral service at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Cannady Cemetery.
Survivors include; 2 sons; Michael (Crystal) Murphy of Crossville, Darrell Murphy (Amy Scott), 1 daughter; Melinda Murphy all of Smithville, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, brother; Kenneth (Gayle) Murphy of FL, 2 sisters; Kathy Murphy of Shelbyville and Fay (Sam) Baker of Sparta, mother of his children; Clara Murphy of Smithville.
In addition to flowers the family has asked that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.