Dennis Norman Birran, age 74 of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.

He was born in Eugene, Oregon to the late Donald and Helen Birran. Dennis retired from the US Air Force after 21 years of service. Dennis worked as a video photographer in Virginia Beach, VA. He loved to shoot guns.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Emily Birran; two stepdaughters, Sylvia and Barbara; and three step-grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.