Pastor Joseph Leroy Murray Sr.

1971 - 2024

Pastor Joseph Leroy Murray, Sr. entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the age of 52. He was a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Humanity of Christian Education and a Master of Divinity in Christian Counseling from the American College Theological Seminary and International University. Rev. Murray was the pastor of Thus Saith the Lord Ministries. He was also a former Resident Chaplain with Ochsner Health, and a Project Manager with Orleans Shoring. Loving husband of Precious Dent Murray. Devoted father of Indian Plaisance, Zylicia Boudreaux, Kalayah Murray, and Joseph Murray, Jr. Beloved son of Sharon Murray. Grandson of the late Mack and Martha Slay. Brother of Sam Bell, Revis Mason, III, Travis Murray, Terrell Murray, and Natasha Gabriel. Nephew of the late Gail Turner. Cousin of the late Patrice Lawson, Chad Turner, and Marcel Turner. Godson of the late Johnell Molaison. Pastor Murray is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastor, officer and members of Thus Saith the Lord Ministries, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1419 4th Street, Westwego, LA on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Woodrow Hayden, host pastor; Pastor Jerry J. Henry, Jr. of Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. Face Masks Are Recommended.