Cecil Bill Murley

Mr. Cecil Bill Murley, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at Southern Oaks Assisted Living in Henderson, Tennessee.

Cecil was born on March 5, 1930, in Chester County, Tennessee, the son of the late Willie H. Murley and Sudie P. King Murley. A proud veteran, he served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

On May 1, 1959, Cecil married the love of his life, Alma Janette Hazelip. They shared 59 wonderful years together before her passing in 2018. Cecil worked for Kimberly-Clark in Memphis for nearly 40 years, dedicating 39 ½ years of service before retiring. The couple made their home in Memphis for most of that time before moving to Henderson in 1991.

Cecil was an avid bird hunter and a devoted fan of the Atlanta Braves. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic and deep love for his family.

He is survived by two sons, Dennis Slone (Carol) of Collierville, TN, and Ronnie Slone (Margaret) of Munford, TN; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard “Ricky” Murley (Celia) of Henderson; and a sister, Jane Hays (Robert) of Lexington, TN.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Cecil was preceded in death by a son, Mike Slone; a brother, Charles Murley; and three sisters, Mary Joyce Stewart, Faith Patterson, and Fredie Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – East Main Chapel in Henderson. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will take place at 11:00 AM on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at Memphis Memory Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee.

Cecil’s legacy of love, dedication, and service will be cherished by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice.