James Murray

October 9, 1932 - January 3, 2021

James Roosevelt Murray “Red”, 88, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, January 3, 2021. He passed away at home surrounded by family in Purdon. He was born on October 9, 1932 in Purdon, Texas to Major Alton and Bernice Murray. He was a proud veteran, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved spending time with family, working on the farm, and he was fire chief at the Pursley Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was also a member of the Pursley Cemetery Association for years and a member of the Pursley Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jo Murray; brother, AM Murray; Sisters, Laverne Brooks and Betty Jean Bland; children, James Darren Murray, Lori Murray Boyte, Benny Taylor, Billy Taylor, and Ricky Taylor. He is survived by his stepchildren, Reggie Taylor of Terrell and Charles Beasley of Canton; grandchildren, Michael Withrow and wife Sarah of Corsicana, Courtney Aguado and husband Josh of Corsicana, Dakota Murray and wife Natalie of Midland, Brock Murray of Corsicana, Erick Taylor and wife Allison of Forney, Jessica Taylor of Forney, and Rachel Hogue and husband Benjamin of Brenham; great grandchildren, Alena, Josie, Riggen, Addisyn, Brenley, James, Bradley, Jared, Karlie, and Allison and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Withrow, Dakota Murray, Brock Murray, Josh Aguado, Riggen Aguado, Brian Murray, and Scott Andrews. Honorary pallbearers will be Alton Bud Murray, Eddie Villarreal, and Don Caldwell. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 7th from 6-8pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, January 8th at 2pm at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Rev. Chet Brake officiating. Burial will follow at Pursley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pursley Volunteer Fire Department or Pursley Missionary Baptist Church. Link to service livestream: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/login/44813 Password: JRMurray1821