Richard Warren Murray, Jr.
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Richard Warren Murray, Jr., affectionately known as Sonny, was born to the late Richard Warren Murray, Sr. and Bernice Henrietta Murray on December 20, 1935. He received his childhood education from the Montgomery County public school system, graduating from Carver high school in 1953.
Sonny served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1957. He married Glenda Irene Taylor on November 16, 1957. From their union two children were born: Pamela and Tyrone. Sonny was a devoted father and an outstanding provider. He was employed at the National Institute of Health as a medical library technician, retiring after 42 years of service. He was also employed as a custodian with Beth Tikva synagogue for over 30 years.
Sonny loved church and serving the LORD. During his early childhood, he attended Emory Grove United Methodist Church. After marriage, he was a long-time member of Asbury United Methodist Church. There he served as an usher and sang with the Starlight Choir. Sonny was a servant-worker and always found a church home where he could serve God. They moved to Pineville, NC in 2003, residing there for 17 years. Sonny's final serving of ministry ended at Victory Christian Church in Pineville, NC serving as a door greeter.
Sonny transitioned to see the Lord January 16, 2022 in Richmond, VA after a brief illness with Diabetes. He is preceded in death by his parents Richard Warren Murray, Sr. and Bernice Henrietta Murray.
Memories of Sonny will be cherished by his beloved wife Glenda, children Pamela (Billy) and Tyrone (Wanda), grandchildren Ryan (Brittany), Nichole (David), Danielle (Kevin), and Justyn (Kimberly), great-grandchildren Alaya, Aubrielle, Leo, Owen, Lexi, Arielle, and Loriana, siblings Jean, Leroy (Mae), Elaine, and Marilyn (Dwight), and devoted family friend, Elsie Cason.
Services to be Held on February 19, 2022 at Alexander Funeral Home, 1424 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206 (704) 333-1167. Viewing 11am, Services 12pm
Interment Location: Crown Memorial Park, 9620 Rodney Street, Pineville, NC 28134
In Lieu of Flowers please make contributions in Memory of Richard Warren Murray, Jr. to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org