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Linda Lyerla
May 3, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Reverend Roy's family. Passing on to Heaven is what he looked forward to at his journeys end. He served God with gladness and worked steadfastly to help so many in this life. I am so thankful I was one of those blessed to share in his Christian journey and for the prayers I know he has said for my family and me. I will never forget his teachings, preaching, singing and praises to the Lord. Roy & Ruth singing the song "How Great Thou Art" together at Sonshine Mission will forever be a precious memory for me. What a beautiful legacy he leaves for his family to cherish. May God give peace and comfort and continue to watch over all the family and friends Roy so loves.
Love & prayers,
Linda Thompson Lyerla
Locust, NC
May 2, 2010
Thank you for your service to our country.
Blue Star Mothers
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Worthington/Columbus OH
April 30, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF ROY MURRAY
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HIS PASING.HE
WAS SUCH GOOD FRIENDS WITH MOM&DAD, FERN & ORVILLE CARL, LOVE AND PRAYERS
TO THE FAMILY. PAUL&LORRAINE CARL
HUNTINGTON BEACH CA.
April 30, 2010
To the Murray Families ~ Our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Rev. Murray and Sis. Ruth were two very special people and now they are once together again ~ going arm & arm thru those golden gates!
We remember going to Sonshine Mission sitting w/mom & dad (Alonzo & Elsie Waller) a many of time. May the Sweet Blessed Lord keep you all safe in his loving arms.
With Love & Prayers,
The Waller Family (Elsie, Sandy, Kathy, Darrell, Pam, Vicky, Joy Waller and families)
Patty Duncan
April 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Roy will truly be missed.
Patty Duncan
Bill & Maryann Rice
April 29, 2010
To the Entire Murray family,
Except out deepest sympathy in the loss of your father, husband, grandfather: He was a wonderful man and a great friend. Will be missed by all.
Earl and Jeanette Lee
April 29, 2010
To Phil and Judy.
I wish there was something we could do or say that would make it all better but, we know only time will do that. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and yours as you go thru this time of grief.
Rondia Sexton
April 29, 2010
I can't tell all of you what a great man I thought Roy was. He was always positive and upbeat. He always had a kind word and smile for everyone. He and Ruth, along with others at Sonshine Mission, made going to church such a wonderful experience.
To the family, I thoughts are with all of you.
Rondia Sexton
Elizabeth (Fairchild) Santiago
April 29, 2010
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith..." That is one of the scriptures that Roy quoted to my husband and me when we visited him at the hospital one Saturday morning. Right before we left, he said "I believe I'll be going home soon." I looked at him and pointed upward and said, "Do you mean your Home above?" He shook his head yes and there was a tear in the corner of his eye. We talked about old times and sang parts of the song he and Ruth used to sing called "The Upper Window." One of the nurses printed off the lyrics so we could sing the verses that we couldn't remember. That day will always be a special "Roy memory" for me.
Roy was a wonderful man, a dedicated Christian and someone that I have always had high confidence in. When I would see him, he always said, "Elizabeth, I pray for you every day." Roy was quite an inspiration to MANY people over the years and I am sure that all of the young people I grew up with in Sonshine Mission will agree.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this time. Roy would say "Praise the Lord anyhow." He's doing his praising in a better world. He has joined Ruth and so many others that have gone on HOME.
Roy helped with my father's funeral and then did the service for mom's just a week before he went into the hospital. Our family loves Roy and his family very much. To Margie and all of the family - Roy has finished his course and he kept the faith! Plan to meet him in Heaven someday.
April 29, 2010
DEAR TRUDY AND FAMILY. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AT YOUR GREAT LOSS. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE TIMES AT SONSHINE MISSION AS A CHILD GROWING UP. I AM GLAD WE HAVE STAYED IN TOUCH ALL THESE YEARS. YOUR DAD WAS SPECIAL IN MANY LIVES. AND WILL BE LOVED AND MISSED. I LOVE YOU ALL. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LOVE SUSIE ( LLOYD) SIMMONS
Sandy Kapp
April 29, 2010
Hey everyone, Sorry to here about your dad, Im' glad to know where he is now,shouting and praising God. Ilove you all and miss you Sandy(Beaver) Kapp.
TREVA BURTON
April 29, 2010
This is to Mr Murray's 4 kids.Your Dad was a very good man and he liked to help his Neighbors on Clabber Rd.He helped Bill cute down a tree,he cut it up and even knew a guy that came and got the wood.Him and I liked to argue and he would end up laughing at me but with love.
We always had to laugh when he started the grill.Everytime you would think he blowed it up.Then there was his ice cream,he had to have a bowl in the evening.He has been moved away for sometime and didn't see him but a couple times, we will still miss him just as we did your beautiful Mother.Love Treva & Bill Burton
Bob & Barb Rutherford
April 29, 2010
My condolences to Roy's wife and his family, I know that your loss is great
but stay strong for each other and God will help you through this. Roy was a good man and a good neighbor, and I know he will be missed by many!
Laurie Eunice Mowery
April 29, 2010
I have been truly blessed to have had Roy in my life and double blessed to had him as my dad. I truly loved him and thank him for being there for me and my family. I will truly miss him praying for me and my family. I am thankful for the years he loved my Mother and my family. I am blessed with not only my family but with my extended family thru my dad Roy! I will miss the laughter and fellowship we had. I will miss him so much and always cherish our time together.
Dick and Judy Vaughn
April 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stacey Lee Jaynes-Cronk
April 28, 2010
When I was a little girl up until my early teenage year's, I couldn't wait to go to Church at Sonshine Mission with my Grandparent's Oscar and Glady's Leach. Roy and Don were the reason's I had wanted to go. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to see them. Throughout the year's I would continue to ask Grandma and Grandpa about them, their families, and Sonshine Mission in general. I truly admired Roy ! In 2007 I was fortunate to meet his wife Margie. He did my Grandma and Grandpa Leach's sermon when they both passed away in 2004 and 2007. That truly meant so much to my family. Roy even talked me into doing the Eulogy at Grandma's funeral. I will never forget how he laughed at me when I said..Why, Is it because I have the gift to gab ? He laughed and said Yes ! Roy and Margie gave me the confidence to do it. Thank You both ! I will never forget the man that Roy was and my admiration will continue. God bless his Family and Friend's and help comfort them during this hard time. Roy, you will alway's be remembered and while you are up there rejoicing with other Family member's and Friend's, please tell Grandma and Grandpa I Love them so very much and miss them terribly !!!! God Bless You, Love,
April 28, 2010
God Bless You and Margie. You were always there for my parents and was such an inspiration to them. We so appreciated your visits and friendship. On behalf of Frank and Frances Workman - Linda Erdy.
Bill & Melonieann
April 28, 2010
Tim, Kathy and Murray Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know Bill admired and enjoyed working with Roy when he was at American Agg. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Take comfort in knowing the thoughts of many are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
betty duncan
April 28, 2010
He will missed by many, but he has his reward now! Looking forward to seeing you again !Love + prayers to the family! Eugene + Betty Duncan
April 28, 2010
we will miss you and all the good work and love you gave everyone you knew.May God hold you in the palm of his hand. love you all. Jackie Murray
April 28, 2010
He was good man loved God and his family. May you rest in the loving arms of Jesus.Tell Grandma and Grandpa Murray and Dad I love them. Christina K Murray Moss
Terry & Becky Van Gundy
April 28, 2010
Roy, you have always been the one person that our family (Van Gundy's) has always been able to count on as a friend and pastor. You always got us through with your wonderful laugh and personality. We know your right where you want to be with your maker. Heaven has one of a kind enjoy!!!!!
Joyce & Chuck
April 28, 2010
Roy was an amazing man who served God while here on this earth. He was a loving husband, father, step-father, grand father, great grand father, and friend. It is very hard to say goodbye to him and we don't want to, but we need to remember that he touched so many people's lives, so positively. He leaves an amazing legacy behind. Roy left the world a better place than when he found it and for that we always be grateful. Roy, we miss you - but we will remember you always! Love, Joyce & Chuck
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