Billy Judd Murphy, age 83, passed away Thursday evening March 4, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

 Mr. Murphy was a member of the Church of Christ.  He worked as an Aircraft Fabricator, baseball coach for many years, and a CB and Ham Radio enthusiast.

 He was born November 6, 1937 to his parents the late, William Pete and Nettie Maureen Judkins Murphy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Janis Murphy. 

 He is survived by two sons, Jason Judd (Tamara) Murphy of Smithville, Jeremy Dearman (Sabra) Murphy of Smithville; grandchildren, Braya Murphy, Nixon Murphy, Briahna Murphy, Addison Murphy; brother, Thomas Jewell (Delma) Murphy of Roswell, GA.; two nieces, Heather Shelnut, Amanda Murphy; nephew, Sean Murphy.

 Funeral service was held Sunday, March 7, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dan Gulley officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

 Pallbearers included Greg Tubbs, Jack Rhody, Dewaine Hendrixson, Ricky Malone, Kevin James, and Joey Reeder. Hugh Washer served as honorary pallbearer.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

March 10, 2021