Donald Murray Obituary
Donald Gray Murray, 87, of Kenly passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Mount Zion OFW Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson Farm Road, Kenly. Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of sixty-seven years, Laverne Murray; sons, Bobby Glenn Murray, and Donald Keith Murray and wife, Lynn; granddaughters, Michelle Peedin and husband, Jacob, and Lauren Murray; grandson, Brandon Murray and wife, Harley; great-grandson, Dylan Peedin; sister, Margaret Batten, and his brother, Wilbert Murray and wife, Mary Ellen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elvie Murray, and his brother, James Murray.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
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4100 Raleigh Rd Parkway, Wilson, NC 27896
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