Dr. Molloy was a great man, he was my doctor for 22 years. From 2021 up to 2025 he would take me out for my birthday at El Metate on signal mountain. And sometimes we’d meet at amigos while he worked for lunch. I’ve helped him clean his beautiful home and some many more awesome memories. When he was my doctor he never let anything slide past him he was the best, he had two huge medical charts with all my drawing in them just years of memories id like to get in touch with family hopefully they can reach out soon. You will be forever missed Ronald Molloy.  

-Austin Randolph

He was my primary doctor since I was a baby and helped my with my adhd throughout the years and he was kinda like family to me and my parents and my dad knew him really well when he worked on top of signal mtn and would come across him sometimes and im kinda shocked that I see this and my heart goes out to you and my heart is broken too. He was one of the best doctors and he would listen and talk to his patients because he cared for everyone.

I am so sad to see that Ron just recently passed. He and my husband, Dr. Bob Tipton, were classmates and great friends during Medical School in Memphis.  Their friendship spanned many, many years and my Bob introduced us not long after we were married in 2013. We were able to spend time with Ron both in Chattanooga and Johns Island. Ron was the nicest man and a superb host. The two of them could tell the best stories. I so enjoyed our times together. My Bob left this life in 2021. I hope they have re-connected in Heaven for that is surely their new home. 


Beth Tipton

I worked for Dr. Molloy for about two years. So sorry for your loss. Prayers to his family.

Dr. Malloy was my girl's Pediatrician. He treated my girls and guided me through all of my children's illnesses while reassuring me along the way. He was an outstanding doctor and individual. My sincere condolences. May the good Lord give his loved ones peace, comfort and the fondest of memories.

A good man and Dr.He was my kids pediatrician for years.My condolences to his family.

Dr. Molloy will be missed! In 1999 when I was a young girl, he discovered my scoliosis! When I had my son, I just knew the pediatrician that I wanted for my son,  and he was his doctor until his retirement.  He always commented on his height because he was taller each visit.  Prayers for his family. And Thank You Dr. Molloy!

Dr. Molloy believed in taking time to listen and talk to his patients and their parents. I appreciate the care he provided our two daughters over the years.

I sat with Dr Malloy just a few weeks before his passing. He was always very gracious and complimentary of the pool services my company provided. Dr Malloy had great stories about his life and experiences. He was a good man that helped thousands of people to feel better and live well. RIP Dr Malloy.

Louis Zarzour
Ultra Pool Care Squad

Jane, Brook and Dave, my love and prayers go out to you and your families in the loss of a wonderful brother and uncle. Love,  Ann Trible

I am so saddened too hear of Dr Molloy passing he was my Grandkids Doctor from the time they wore born until He retired for 17 years we hated to see him retire but we were all so grateful from the love and care he showed them and us we will forever Remember him Rest in peace Doctor Molloy

I met Ron in January of 2026 at his home on Signal Mtn. He had been diagnosed with acute leukemia before I met him and he wanted me to help him with his ongoing cancer treatment and care. By late April of 2026 Ron had gotten better with his treatment and was able to get back to doing things he wanted to do. By late May of 2026 Ron took a downturn that had me going back to assisting him again. As Ron and I found ourselves going back to Memorial Hospital for him to have platelets and blood transfusions every 3 days, that's the only thing that kept him going. On July 16th of 2026 while Ron, me and his sister Jane was at Tennessee Oncology meeting with the doctor Ron decided to end all his treatment. Ron passed away at home a week later, on July 23rd., 2026 at 12:15 p.m. with me and his sister there. Ron I am so thankful I got to meet you and to have become a friend to you those last months of your life. You will be missed. Kevin Boles

Ronnie and I grew up together and shared a Sunday school class at the Central Church of Christ while  growing up.  We were classmates at City High and graduated together in 1961.  He was a dear friend and we always spent time catching up at church when I came back to visit.  He was so kind and compassionate.  I have only the best memories of Ronnie.  My sincerest condolences to his family. 
In Christian love, Janet Goff Cardwell

OBITUARY

Dr. Ronald Lynn Molloy

September 11, 1943 – July 23, 2026

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-North Chapel and Hamilton Memorial Gardens

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