DECEASED: Mr. R.L. Murphy age 73 of Rickman passed away at the Livingston Regional Hospital on Saturday morning, February 28, 2015.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mr. R.L. Murphy was born in Wilder, Overton Co., TN on February 11, 1942 to the late Joe and Pearl Neal Murphy. R.L. and his wife Edith were foster parents for 17 years and had a lot of special children that lived with them over time.

SURVIVORS: Wife: Edith Murphy of Rickman, TN 5 Sons: Timmy Murphy of Rickman, TN , Butch Murphy and wife Adrinne of Algood, TN, J.J. Murphy of Rickman, TN, Jacob Ferman, Cleo Holt of Rickman, TN, 2 Daughters: Teresa Barlow and husband Robert of Rickman, TN, Barbra Wheeler and husband Kenneth of Rickman, TN 2 Brothers: A.B. Murphy and wife Frances, Joe Boy Murphy and wife Gail. 1 Sister: Wanda Ridge and husband J.D. 18 Grandchildren: Scott Murphy and wife Bertha of Hilham, TN, Josh Murphy and wife Reba of Moss, TN, Kristy Reecer and husband Drew of Baxter, TN Steven Barlow and wife Chrissy of Cookeville, TN, Dominique Barlow, Matthew Barlow, Tyler Perry Barlow, Michael Barlow, Lalita Barlow, Mary Jane Rich, Preston Rich, Destiny Whitehead, James Whitehead, Miranda Murphy, Blake Harris, Johnathan Dillon, Selina Wheeler, Samual Coffey. 7 Great Grandchildren: Billie, Jacob, Bubbie, Ashlinn, Colton Kooper, Cheyienne, Sophia Amara. Great Great Grandson: Karson Lawson. In-Laws: Lili Pennington, JoAnn Greenwood, Danny McDonald, Diana Worley, Cecil McDonald, Betty Abbott, Joyce Bilbrey, Patricia Gore. A host of Nieces, Nephews, family and friends also survive.

PRECEEDED IN DEATH: In addition to his parents; Daughter In-law: Gail Murphy, 4 Sisters: Joyce Green, Betty Joe White, Mildred Sullivan, Pauleen.2 Brothers: Billy Ray, Author Ellio. 1 Nephew: Little Joe, Jr. Murphy. Father and Mother In-law: Tick and Myrtle McDonald. 4 Brothers In-Law: Jerry McDonald, Gary McDonald, J.T. Abbott, Charlie Greenwood. 1 Niece: Shelia Ledbetter.

PALLBEARERS: Steven Barlow, J.J. Murphy, Timmy Murphy, Josh Murphy, Scott Murphy, Blake Harris, Butch Murphy. HONORARY: Scottie Murphy, Jr."Bubbie", Timmy Murphy.

SERVICES/BURIAL: Funeral services will be held for Mr. R.L. Murphy will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2015 @ 12 Noon from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston, TN with burial to follow in the Eckel Cemetery. Family will receive friends @ the funeral home on Monday, March 2, 2015 starting @ 10 am to 9 pm. Officiating will be Bro. Donny Bull and Bro. Steven Barlow.