Johnny Alvin Murphy, 70, of Hohenwald, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Mr. Murphy was born on July 20, 1952, in Maury County to the late Alvin Eugene & Betty Jane (Anderson) Murphy.

Mr. Murphy was an avid outdoorsman, spending his time hunting and fishing. He loved to hunt ginseng and watch wrestling but most of all he loved being with his family – especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Rita Murphy; children, Kristy Ann Smith and Johnny Alvin Murphy, Jr; step-children Annie (Ted) Lanier, Darlena (Timmy) Burns, Diana (James) Reese, Christina Graham, Robert (Destiny Burkey) Blish; siblings Janice Bridges, Danny (Carla) Murphy, Tony (Bobbie) Murphy, Tammy (Jason) Baker, Lesa Murphy; several grandchildren + 1 on the way and many great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation with Mr. Murphy’s family will be on Friday, January 6, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home – Lewis County. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home – Lewis Countywith Rich Mayberry officiating. Burial will follow in Sheboss Cemetery, Hohenwald, TN.