Mr. David Murray Jr.

David “Sonny” Murray, Jr. was born in Sumter, SC on May 19, 1930, to the late David Murray, Sr. and Elena Harvin Murray. On Saturday, May 14, 2022, he heeded the Master’s call and entered eternal rest at the age of 91 at his home. He attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of St. Michael High School. He served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. Sonny worked for many years at Farmers Telephone Company where he rose through the ranks to become the company’s first African American supervisor many years prior to his retirement. At an early age, he dedicated his life to Christ and joined Bethel AME Church. He faithfully served in many capacities to include Pastor’s Steward, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent and Class Leader. He was president of the gospel choir and served as a member of the male chorus and Sons of Allen. For several years, he served on the finance committee and served as a delegate to the AME Annual Conference. Additionally, he was a Mason and member of the Eastern Star. Sonny was the Patriarch of the Murray Family and loved his family deeply. Deliberately kind, he could always be counted on to assist anyone in need in the community whenever called upon. He loved spending time with family and friends, telling hilarious stories that always left people in stitches. Sonny’s greatest love was manifested in marriage to the former Annie Mae Jones on April 24, 1955. Together they shared 67 enchanted years of marriage that was only broken in death. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his sons, Anthony G. Murray and David Murray, III and a brother, James D. Ramsey. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of the home; three daughters, Vanessa M. (Lagorda) Abercrombie , Sylvia L. Murray, and Valarie M.(Kenneth) Williams , all of Irmo, SC; brother, J. Raymond (Barbara)Murray ; nine grandchildren, Ricardo Abercrombie, Gary Murray, Derrick Murray, Justin Abercrombie, Jason Murray, Kenneth Williams, Sydney Abercrombie, Dashon Murray, and Kennedy Williams; two great-grandchildren, several godchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives, friends and loved ones. ATTENTION: Please adhere to the COVID Compliant Guidelines, and thank you for wearing masks. To access the livestream of the service, please go to Facebook.com, search for Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc., and "like" the page. The livestream video will begin at the designated time of the service.

Mr. David Murray Jr.

May 19, 1930 - May 14, 2022