We are sad to announce that on March 15, 2024, at the age of 76, Eugene Murphy Jr. of Chattanooga, Tennessee, born in Gadsden, Alabama passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eugene Murphy Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Eugene Sr. Murphy and Olivia Murphy (Willie Mae Kirk); and his granddaughter Alexis Murphy. He is survived by : his children, Gene Jelks of Gadsden, Cedric Kirk (Tonya) of Ooltewah, TN, Audrey Jelks of Gadsden, Danielle Sawyer of Gadsden and Monica Murphy of Gadsden; his stepchildren, Mary Smith (Freddie) of Chattanooga, TN, Johnny Kirk, Jr. of Chattanooga, TN, Ernestine of Chattanooga, TN and Phillip Kirk of Chattanooga, TN; his brother-in-law Joe Jefferson; and his grandchildren, Nikisha, Donte, Kymora Kirk, Antonio, Ashley Jelks, Dawntel Turner, Dequinda, DeArtez, Marthavius Sawyer, Damian Thompson and Brandon Murphy. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and other close family and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John P. Franklin Funeral Home