James "Jacky" Murray, 77, of 283 Periwinkle Road in Eden, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2014, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Thursday, August 21, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel . Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Murray was born March 25, 1937 in Leaksville, NC, to the late James Newman Murray and Ruby Cockerham Murray. He was a 1955 graduate of Tri-City High School and a retiree of Karastan Mills after 30 years of service. Jacky loved antique cars and owned several through the years. He and his wife enjoyed the friendship and "cruising" with their friends and fellow car lovers. Jacky attended Riverview Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Arlene Woody Murray, of the home; daughter, Bambi M. Willis; two sons, Jeff Murray and Jack Murray and wife, Cathy, all of Eden; six grandchildren, Kisha W. Thompson and husband, Steve, Rich Willis and wife, Shannon, Hunter and Taylor Murray, Isabela and Zoe Murray; and great-grandson, Ethan Evans.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Murray.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (2 - 3 PM) at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home, 283 Periwinkle Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverview Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1082, Eden, NC 27289.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Arlene and family,
We are saddened to hear about Jacky. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May God bless each of you.
Margaret and Karen Robert
Karen Robertson
Arlene;
Our hearts are broken and saddened with the passing of "Jacky". We will continue to keep both of you in our prayers, as always. You are truly great friends and neighbors. With heartfelt sympathy, we love you both.
Lois and Tony
Lois and Tony Licata
Arlene, Jack and family,
I am sorry to hear about Jacky. I will be praying for you during this sad time. I will not be able to attend the services as I live in KY now, but we will be praying for you all. Isabella and Zoe, Amelia says she is praying for you both.
Arlene, mom (Elaine) sends her love to you and Jack during this time and will be praying for you all.
Cheryl Smith Mann
Arlene, Jack, Jeff and family,
I am sorry for your loss. We are praying for all of you. Mama tells me of Jacky donating blood for me when I needed it. I sure am thankful he was there for me in my time of need when I was a young girl.
Kent, Cheryl and Amelia Mann
Cheryl Smith Mann
Thoughts and prayers are with you Arlene and your family at this time.
VICKY TERRY SLAUGHTER
Sorry for your great loss. Our prayers thoughts are with Jackie's family.
Mike and Agnes Hensley
My prayers are with Bambi and all your family.
SHIRLEY MITCHELL SUTPHIN
Jack...Jeff and family...sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your families.
Rick Loftis
Dear Jeff, Jack, Cathy and family...
I am very sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers thoughout this difficult time. Love and Peace...
Terri Czelusniak
As a young trainee at Karastan Jacky taught me a lot about weaving, but more importantly he taught me to respect the people like him that built Karastan with their pride and dedication. He was a fine man.
Scott Mair
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