Jimmy Murphy

Jimmy Wayne Murphy, 79, Ringgold, Va. passed away Sunday afternoon, December 13, 2020 in Piney Forest Health Care Center. He was born in Danville, Va. on November 16, 1941 a son of the late King Solomon Murphy, Sr. and Sadie Hudgins Murphy. Jimmy lived all his life in Ringgold and was a member of Ringgold Baptist Church. He was retired from Dodson Exterminating Company. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Jane Foulks Murphy, a brother, K. S. Murphy, Jr.; and two sisters, Delma M. Smith and Shirley M. Franklin. He is survived by a son, Joel W. Murphy (Wanda); a grandson, Cameron W. Murphy (Elisabeth); step-granddaughter, Jamie N. Eanes; a brother, Curtis Murphy (Irma); and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 2 pm at Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Duane Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens with Pastor Ben Forrest officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:45 to 1:45 pm and at other times will be at the residence of his son, Joel Murphy , at Ringgold. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department, 3880 Tom Fork Road, Ringgold, VA 24586