O.D. Murray, Jr., loving husband, uncle, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather, departed this earth into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2022 after complications from a stroke.

On June 20,1930, O.D. Murray, Jr. was born to Dovie and Osler D. Murray, Sr. He attended Hugh Morrison High School and met many of his lifelong friends playing football for the combined team of Hugh Morrison and Broughton High School. After pursuing a degree in engineering at North Carolina State University, O.D. enlisted in the United States Army and served as a military police officer during the Korean War. Once he returned home he began a career in the tile industry and founded his own company, Cross Tile, until he retired in the early 1990’s and closed its doors for good. After retirement he began a part-time career in real estate and continued to work into his late seventies.

O.D. is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Patricia T. Murray, nephew Johnny Ford (Renee), stepdaughter Robin Hollander (Steve), granddaughter Crystal Rose (Justin), and great-granddaughters Lilah and Holland Rose.

A memorial service will take place at Christ Baptist Church on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 2pm. There will be a visitation with family prior to the service from 1- 2 pm. In lieu of giving flowers, the family asks those who would like to honor him with a donation to give to Christ Baptist Church or a favorite charity in his name.