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Julius Murray Obituary

Name: Visitation for Julius Murray
Start: 2019-09-16T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Location: J.P. Holly Funeral Home

Julius Murray AUGUSTA, GA - Mr. Julius Murray, 81 departed his life on September 8, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. Julius was born to the late Dozier and Sallie Murray in Kingsville, South Carolina. He joined Pleasant Grove Baptist in Gadsden, South Carolina at an early age and later served as Chairman of the Deacon's Board for many years. Julius joined and served in the U. S. Air Force from 1955 until 1976, achieving an outstanding military career. During his later years in the military, he was first black Air Force recruiters in the Southeastern United States. In 1976 Julius was one of the first blacks to be elected countywide to the Richland County Council. Julius went on to be elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives to what is now District 70. Julius loved to build and preserve things, which led him to form his construction company, Julius Murray Builders, where he was a General Contractor. Julius also renovated and rented countless houses in Richland County. Julius bought and worked. He will forever be cherished by his wife, Gertrude Murray children; Julia Rhinehart Mountain, Sharon Banister both of Columbia, South Carolina, and Julius (Latesha) Murray II, of Hopkins, South Carolina; sisters: Doris Murray of Montgomery, Alabama, Portia (Alexander) Richardson of Gadsden, South Carolina; brothers: Oliver (Mattie) Murray, Esq. and Dwight (Althea) Murray of Atlanta, Georgia. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 6 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at J.P. Holly Funeral Home. 8132 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the First Nazareth Baptist Church, 2351 Gervais Street, Columbia, South Carolina with public viewing beginning at 10:00 am. Interment will be at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

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Published by The State from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Julius Murray

25 Entries

Ellen Duffy Cleary

September 26, 2019

Please accept my family's condolences on the loss of Rep. Murray. My mother, the late Marcia Duffy, thought the world of him. May he rest in peace.

Sharon (pinki) Adams

September 18, 2019

You'll be missed for your humor and dedication to keep the past present in the young generation. You fought a hard fight and now it's time to have your rest. Rest In Peace. Continue to Teach your saints our history and that we still have a long way to go. You'll be missed. Pinkicxcxc6vccxc6v

Eleanor Harris

September 17, 2019

The loss of a love one is hard but with The faith ofGod you will Get through this difficult time.MayGod be with you and the family.

Yvette Goodwin Henry

September 17, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jestine Goodwin

September 17, 2019

To my dear sweet friend Julia Rhinehart Mountain. My prayers and condolences to you and your family. May the precious memories you have of your father continue to be cherished. I pray that the our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ give you comfort now and in the days ahead. Much Love.

Carol Smith Goodwin

September 16, 2019

So very sorry to hear about the passing of Julius. My sincere sympathy to the Murray Family.

Dr. Clarence Dollison

September 16, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Julius Murray. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with mr. Murray on several occasions and found him to be a fine gentleman, father, grandfather and husband. May God grant him the peace and the rest that we all seek.

Dr. Clarence Dollison

September 16, 2019

Sincere condolences to the family of mr. Julius Murray. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with mr. Murray on several occasions and found him to be a fine gentleman, father, grandfather and husband. May God grant him the peace and the rest that we all seek.

Ron Cook Sr.

September 16, 2019

Julius was a man of clear and balanced vision for the future. He was a man of fairness, character and integrity. He was a Patriotic veteran and a true friend.

Pat

September 16, 2019

so sorry for your lost. I knew Julius when he was in the AF. We worked together from time to time. He was a good friend.

David Jordan

September 16, 2019

I was sorry to hear about Julius' passing. He was an uplifting man, wonderful attitude and was easy to talk with. He did a very good job while serving on the Richland County Council and the SC House of Representatives. He will be missed.

September 16, 2019

So sorry for your lost. He was a great person.
Linda S. Taylor

Zenobia Mcknight Clarkson

September 16, 2019

We will truly miss Julius. Always busy working on different projects in his overall pants. The love he has for Pleasant Grove Church, and his entire family. Always taking care of some kind of business.

Essie Morgan-Garner

September 16, 2019

Condolences and prayers to the Murray family.

Jeannette WILSON

September 16, 2019

Julius never forgotten where he came from, Kingville,and we always remember him.Thought and Prayer will always be with the Murray family.Rest Easy my friend Rest Easy.

Willa Williams

September 16, 2019

My prayers and condolence goes out to the family.

Lisa Henderson

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Richard n Inez Jackson

September 15, 2019

My condolences goes out to the family stay strong.

George & Gwen Hampton

September 15, 2019

you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deana McGee

September 13, 2019

So sorry to hear about Mr. Julius passing. He meant so much to our family. Our hearts go out to each of you as we just recently lost our husband/father. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love your family. May God give you peace and comfort at this time.
The Jesse Price family (Deana McGee)

Lucille Shiver

September 13, 2019

In remembrance of Mr. Julius Murray

The one who leaves a legacy of love to generations that follow, has lived a life worth remembering.
The one who leaves gentle footprints on our hearts, has left a story worth telling.
The one who leaves memories dancing in our thoughts, has given the gift of timeless moments worth holding in our hearts forever.

Mary Jackson

September 12, 2019

Julius was a man who treated everyone with dignity and respect. He never thought himself better than others. He greeted you with a beautiful smile, a firm handshake and a genuine hug. He will be missed in this community and will be remembered by his willingness to reach out to others. Farewell Julius, you have run your race and completed the course. Take your rest!

Angela Perkins

September 12, 2019

My condolences to the family because Mr Murray has earn his wings.

Clifford Myers

September 11, 2019

Julius will be missed for his charm and his ability to me everything better with a smile. Julius was never a person to say no but all ways gave you to someone who could give you the answer.

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