Robert Murphy

Rob and his wife Andria are the proud owners of local business Murphy’s Automotive.

To know Rob was to love Rob, he was the most loving, caring, supportive, and dedicated husband, father, and friend. He loved his wife and children with everything he had.

He always put his children first, he never wanted to miss anything; ball games, dances, first of anything, etc. He wanted to be there for them, always and they adored him for it! They had a very special bond that they will cherish forever. They meant the world to him and he was so proud of them all!

He met Andria, the love of his life and they knew instantly this is it! Within a few months they were married and their fun and crazy life began. Adventure after adventure, no limits, no boundaries. They loved each other immensely and cherished every single moment they shared. She was his everything and he was hers.

He was the guy that could make everyone laugh, even the guy in the corner who didn't want to!

They would be buddies within minutes. He loved to make people laugh and enjoy life. He was always helping others in need. He would always answer the call for help with a smile on his face. No challenge to big or too small, everyone was important to him. Rob was a true hard worker. He loved being a mechanic as well as a business owner. He loved his employees and treated them all like family! His business was founded on honesty and that is what you got from him. He was everyones “Go to”guy!

Preceded in death by grandparents Herman & Edith Arnold; father in law John Meade and Dave Branson, honorary father.

Survived by wife Andria Murphy; three daughters Raegan, Reese, and Blakley; parents Terry and Valerie Vines of Elizabethton; brother Jimmy (Pam) Vines; nephews Garrett Vines, and Gabe Vines, two aunts Debbie (Mike) Stout, and Daphne (Chuck) Schwartz; mother-in-law Donna Meade, Brother-in-law Patrick (Erin) Meade; niece Maci and nephew Carter and Survived by Becky Branson, Rob’s second mother.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 3:30 PM at Port City Church 2601 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37664. Visitation will immediately follow the service at the Church. Officiating will be Rev. Chris Alford. A private burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park, and East Lawn will be assisting the family with arrangements.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eastlawnkingsport.com for the Murphy family.