James Alfred Murray, Sr.

08/07/1946 - 09/14/2018

Obituary For James Alfred Murray, Sr.

MR. JAMES ALFRED MURRAY, SR. – Age 72, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born on August 7, 1946 in Rome Georgia to the late Mr. Ben Murray, Sr. and Mrs. Exa Mae Gladden Murray. His son, James Alfred “Jamie” Murray, Jr., brothers, Thomas Lee Gurley, Roosevelt Murray, Ben Murray, Jr., George Murray, Percy Gladden, sisters, Cassie Paige, Carolyn Mitchell, and Kathleen Gurley, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Myra Faye Whitener Murray of Dalton, Georgia; two daughters, Angela Murray, Melissa (Minister Jethro) Flynn, of Detroit, Michigan; two sons, Reginald Griffin, Sr. of Atlanta, Georgia and Kerry O’Neal, of Dalton; three brothers, Joe Murray, Clarence (Sherry) Murray of Rome, Georgia, and Theodore Gurley of Knoxville, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Reginald Griffin, Jr., Diserea Murray, Keri Lyn O’Neal, Jaymee O’Neal, Jordyn O’Neal, Jelissa Flynn, and Reuel Flynn; a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews; one aunt, Genevelyn Johnson; cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 2014 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Georgia, with Pastor Edward Hoggs and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Interment, Center Valley Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. James Alfred Murray, Sr. at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.



Guest Book

To Faye and members of our Dalton Family, we were saddened to hear that James passed away. May you be surrounded with much love. We will miss him too. Sending hugs your way. Austin Family of Jacksonville, Fl. & Columbus, Oh.

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With Deepest sympathy.Our prayers goes out to the Murray family.William and Patsy Mcdade and family

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Praying for the Murray family,PASTOR Charles Catchings and Liberty Baptist Church family.

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Prayers for the family. So sorry to hear of your loved one passing. April Dozier Kinney

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Myra, my prayers and condolences on your loss. Michael Dennard, NGEMC, Dalton

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My families hearts are with you and your family. Betty Quinn (Bronx, New York}

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My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. Velina(Lynn} Weaver

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To the Dear,Family and wife( Mrs.Myra Faye Murray), as you are hurting at the loss of your loved one,my family share that sadness in his homegoing. I love you all so much.My thoughts and prayers are that the Lord will bring you comfort and peace. Mrs.Mary Bonds and Valeri Mitchell Family (Nashville,Tn)

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To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. During this sad time, please know that our Heavenly Father assures us of his loving support in times of grief, and he promises to end the pain of death by means of his kingdom (Psalm 34:18, Daniel 2:44, and Revelation 21:3,4). In the days to come, may these verses encourage and sustain your family. Take care.~Melva

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Mountain Ridge Baptist Church- On behalf of Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr. and the entire congregation, we are praying for you all, and we love you. Continue to hold to God’s unchanging Hand. God Bless You All.

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My prayers are with you Sister Murray in Loss of Your husband James a friend we all will miss, God’s strength he will give you and the Murray Family Bishop Graham and the True Gospel Church family.

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My prayers are with you Sister Murray in Loss of Your husband James a friend we all will miss, God’s strength he will give you and the Murray Family Bishop Graham and the True Gospel Church family.

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Our hearts goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board( Velina Weaver}

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