Ronald Wayne Murphy Obituary (1957 - 2020)

Sandy Ridge - Ronald Wayne "Papa" Murphy, 63, passed away, Monday, September 28, 2020, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are encouraged. Ronald was born February 24, 1957, in Danville, VA, to the late Julius Cecil Murphy and Jeanette Matherly Murphy. He was employed with Wright Trucking Co. as a truck driver for FedEx. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Gordon Murphy; sons, Charlie Reeder (Sydney), Shawn Reeder (Maggie), and Casey Brown (fiance Jessica Crone); daughters, Jessica Reeder Muncy (Luke) and Caroline Whitmire (Chris); grandchildren, Jullian, Jack, William, Nova, Aubree, and John Reeder, Grayson Stewart, Cheyenne, Addie, and soon-to-be Skyler Muncy, Brandon and James Whitmire, and Sammy Ward; mother, Jeanette Murphy; and two aunts. Memorials may be made to Colonial Funeral Home, 1020 Hope Beasley Rd, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046. Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.