Ronnie Elbert Murphy Obituary
The passing of Ronnie Elbert Murphy (Athens, Alabama) occurred on July 23, 2026. Ronnie, born on May 4, 1945, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronnie Elbert Murphy to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Murphy and Lorene Murphy; his brother Clarence Lester "Bitty" Murphy; and his nephew Scott Alan Murphy. He is survived by: his wife Jayne Ann Murphy of Athens, Alabama; his siblings, Larry Murphy of San Antonio, Texas and Cheryl Murphy Vignola (Michael Vignola) of Venice, Florida.; his daughters, Shannon Murphy Haddaway (James Haddaway) of Fort Worth and Kristin Murphy Flewelling (Matt Flewelling) of Dallas, Texas; his grandchildren, George Haddaway of Boulder, Vivian Haddaway of Boulder, Adeline Haddaway of Fort Worth, Murphy Jane Flewelling of Dallas, Texas and Nora Flewelling of Dallas, Texas; his sons, Ryan Higginbotham (Dianne) of Madison, Alex Higginbotham of Madison and Chase Higginbotham of Athens; and his grandchildren, Madeline, Palmer, Henry and Harrison Higginbotham.
Ronnie and Jayne Ann had first dated back in the 1960s, and life brought them back together decades later when they reconnected during the Covid pandemic.
