Tony Martin Murphy

September 24, 1961 - March 19, 2021

Tony Martin Murphy, 59, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Knoxville. Tony was born in Elizabethton and was the son of the late Earl and Goldie May Arnett Murphy. In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his brothers: Eddie, Dennis, Gary, and Rex Murphy. Tony was kind hearted, hard working, honest, loved his family, and would do anything for anyone. He was a brick mason by trade, but also did some roofing, maintenance and mechanic work. He loved spending time with his family, listening to music and working on vehicles. Those left to cherish Tony’s memory include his son, Gary Murphy, brothers, Jack Murphy and Kenneth Murphy, sister, Jennie Birchfield, sister-in-law, Pam Murphy, special nieces: Jacqueline Murphy Oliver and her husband Philip, Breanna Murphy, Dana Murphy; special nephews: Bradley Murphy, Ken Murphy, Josh Birchfield, and Adam Birchfield; several other nieces and nephews. The family will greet friends to share memories on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 11:00 am until a Celebration of Tony’s life at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Roy Messer officiating. A Graveside service will follow at Arnett-Murphy cemetery (716 Sugar Hollow Rd, Elizabethton, TN 37643). Active pallbearers will be Josh Birchfield, Adam Birchfield, Ken Murphy, Philip Oliver, Bo DeLoach, and Sam Murphy. Honorary pallbearers are Bradley Murphy, Gary Murphy, Rod Miller, Doug Palmer, and Glenn Hayes. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, 211 N. Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643 (423-542-2232) is honored to serve the Murphy family.