Leonard F. Murray, 75, a lifelong resident of Columbia County died early Wednesday morning, February 2, 2011 in the Suwannee Health Care Center following an extended illness. The son of the late Daniel N. "Dutch" and Lula Milton Murray, Mr. Murray had worked as a self-employed truck driver for many years. He had been disabled for the past thirty years having suffered several strokes. Prior to his ill health Mr. Murray had enjoyed farming, dirt track racing and still enjoyed Florida Gator football. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Murray, a son, Timmy Murray his grandchildren, Anissa Sapp and Levy Sapp III and his son-in-law, Levy Sapp, Jr. all victims of the 1993 "Storm of the Century" and most recently by his daughter, Melinda Johnson. Mr. Murray is survived by his sons, Danny Murray (Shannon) of Wellborn; Jerry Murray of Wellborn; and Jason Murray (Ree) of Lake City; his sister, Julia Murray Travis of Lake City and his six grandchildren, Robbie Murray, Brad Murray, Kellyn Murray, Miranda Johnson, Meghan Johnson and Hollyn Murray. Funeral services for Mr. Murray will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the Gateway Baptist Church with Rev. Bo Hammock and Rev. Rick McCall officiating. Interment will follow in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Wellborn. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home, 458 S. Marion Ave., Lake City, FL
Lake City Reporter, Feb 4 2011
Lake City Reporter, Feb 4 2011
Leonard F. Murray, 75, a lifelong resident of Columbia County died early Wednesday morning, February 2, 2011 in the Suwannee Health Care Center following an extended illness. The son of the late Daniel N. "Dutch" and Lula Milton Murray, Mr. Murray had worked as a self-employed truck driver for many years. He had been disabled for the past thirty years having suffered several strokes. Prior to his ill health Mr. Murray had enjoyed farming, dirt track racing and still enjoyed Florida Gator football. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Murray, a son, Timmy Murray his grandchildren, Anissa Sapp and Levy Sapp III and his son-in-law, Levy Sapp, Jr. all victims of the 1993 "Storm of the Century" and most recently by his daughter, Melinda Johnson. Mr. Murray is survived by his sons, Danny Murray (Shannon) of Wellborn; Jerry Murray of Wellborn; and Jason Murray (Ree) of Lake City; his sister, Julia Murray Travis of Lake City and his six grandchildren, Robbie Murray, Brad Murray, Kellyn Murray, Miranda Johnson, Meghan Johnson and Hollyn Murray. Funeral services for Mr. Murray will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the Gateway Baptist Church with Rev. Bo Hammock and Rev. Rick McCall officiating. Interment will follow in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Wellborn. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home, 458 S. Marion Ave., Lake City, FL
Lake City Reporter, Feb 4 2011
Lake City Reporter, Feb 4 2011
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