Born in Dickson County, Bob was the son of the late Thomas and Bessie Woods Murphy. He worked maintenance in Civil Service at Fort Campbell for many years and was also known for his carpentry skills. The love of his life was his family: especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who lovingly called him “GangGang”. He enjoyed coaching baseball and football. Bob, who grew up in the tobacco field (!), enjoyed farming, tractors and tractor implements and loved tinkering with them and doing “whatever it took” to keep them in running order! He was also an avid fisherman. Bob was proud of his service in the U. S. Navy and was of the Baptist faith. He was a long-time member of the Vanleer (now Iron-Vanleer) Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Streetman Murphy, Dickson; four sons, Mark Murphy (Patricia) of Cumberland Furnace, Bubba Murphy (Rita) and Robby Murphy (LeeAnn) both of Charlotte, and Scott Murphy (Chelsea), of Dickson; two daughters, Tammy Murphy and Michelle Tidwell (Dana), both of Cumberland Furnace; three sisters, Kay Geisler (Dennis) and Myra Sensing, both of Charlotte, and Sue Briggs (Mike) of Old Hickory; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant son, Robert Michael Murphy; brothers, Johnny Murphy, James Murphy, Donald Murphy, Charlie Murphy, Jerry Murphy, and Terry Murphy; a sister, Mary Nell Sensing; and by two granddaughters, Harper Tidwell and Brandy Murphy Wynn.
Services are under the direction of Taylor Funeral Home. 615/446-2808. TaylorSince1909.com.
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