Thomas "Tony" Murr

Thomas "Tony" Murr age 50 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at UT Medical Center. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and sang in the worship choir. Tony was a graduate of Maryville College where he played baseball. He was employed with Knoxville Utilities Board. Tony was a loving father and husband. In May of 2013 he was named as the Heritage High School Girls Softball Coach. He loved coaching and was very active in the community with softball and baseball. In 1999, he helped create the county's middle school softball program. He led the program for 12 years at Eagleton Middle and was a former Heritage High School booster club president. Tony was a travel softball coach for many years and helped with fundraisers for sports, schools, and families, and had a big impact on the community. Preceded in death by: Father, Ralph C. Murr. Survivors include: Wife, Misty Murr; Son, Ryan Murr; Daughter, Kara Murr; Mother, Florence Murr; Brother, J.D. Murr; Aunt, Barbara McVay; Uncle, David Debuty; Nieces, Heather Armstrong; Misty Davis & husband Marshall; Great-Nephew, Sawyer; Sister-in-law, Dedee Armstrong & husband Danny; Mother-in-law, Susie Key & husband Jack; many special friends. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with Rev. Raymond Burnett officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, Jill Rollins, Memorial Chair, 2330 Chesterfield Drive, Maryville, TN 37803. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas "Tony" Murr please visit our Sympathy Store.