Rodger Dale Murphree was born July 23, 1953 in Athens, Texas to Jimmie Chancellor Murphree & Jo Ann Phillips Murphree and passed away August 7, 2023 in Richardson, Texas.

Dale was employed by Pepsico about 20 years at the Mesquite location and worked there until January 2023 until his health prevented him. He was a Facility Maintenance Mechanic who was known as a "fixit man"by friends and family. He loved his job and all the friends he made there. Before working at Pepsi, he worked 30 years for Simkins Industries previously known as St. Regis Paper Company in Arlington as a Supervisor in the packaging department.    They closed the Arlington branch and moved out of state after which he became employed by Pepsi. When Dale was just a teenager, he attended Barber School and became a part time barber. He did this throughout his adult life for many years. He also attended school to learn Air Conditioning and Heating, in which he used at Pepsi. Dale's family was always a priority. He and his family attended Wesleyan Bible church for about 30 years, and he was on the Church Board, in the church choir, and was also a soloist. For a few years he joined others in a church band who would perform in the church services playing the guitar. Dale and his wife Mary were very active in the couples' group at church, teaching bible classes, and helped plan activities like banquets, camp outs, fundraisers, and children's activities.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Murphree; children: April Murphree, Anthony Murphree, Melinda England & husband Brady; grandchildren: Lauren Murphree & Easton England; sister, Sandy Huff & husband Kim; nephews: Phillip Huff, Brad Huff, and Chad Huff. Dale was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be 11:00AM Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Williams Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior. Following the funeral service, will be a reception at the funeral home. His family wishes to thank all Dale's friends and family for their calls and prayers.