Funeral services for Mr. James Edward “Eddie” Murray, Jr., age 85, of
Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 2, 2016
at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Butler and Bro. Antoni
Sinkfield officiating. Burial will follow in Cypress Gardens.
Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM until time of service on
Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Murray passed away Friday morning at
his residence, following an extended illness.
Eddie was born in Guntersville, AL, the son of the late James E. Murray,
Sr. and Eula Murray. He served his country in the United States Army and
retired from Batesville Casket Company as a truck driver for 27 years.
After his retirement, he was a driver for Al White Motors. Eddie was a
member of Stephens Chapel United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, Eddie was also preceded in death by one son,
James Andre Murray, who passed away in 1961; one brother, Joe L. Murray;
two sisters, Maxine Battles and Mable Murray. He is survived by his
loving wife of 65 years, Edmonia Hill Murray of Manchester; one daughter,
Cynthia V. Marion of Memphis, TN; one sister, Josephine Ramsey of
Corapolis, PA; one grandchild, Shaune’ Geralds; great grandson, Mylan;
great granddaughter, Marleigh; and a host of family and friends.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE MURRAY FAMILY