Mr. James Henry Murray, Sr.     

JAMES HENRY MURRAY SR., age 77, entered into eternal rest, Jan. 22, 2003. Beloved
husband of Margaret A.; devoted father of Debbie A., James H. Jr., Derrick W. and Tonya
Murray; loving brother of Benjamin Murray, Mary L. Williams, Helen M. Thompson, and
Willia Mae Harvin; adored grandfather of six. Masonic Service and VISIT WITH FAMILY,
FRIDAY, 7-8 P.M. AT WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 SUPERIOR AVE. Funeral Service,
SATURDAY, 1 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 1754 E. 55th St., where family will
receive friends ONE HALF HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICE. www.cleveland.com/obits
Published in The Plain Dealer from 1/24/2003 - 1/25/2003.


James Murray, one of our own, has went on to be with the Lord at 7:15 AM, 22 January 2003. We believe he was 78 years old when he took ill 3 days after his birthday.   He lives on in our hearts and memory. Mr. Murray overcame many obstacles in his lifetime.  He lived through a lot of changes in America.  I have never once known him to complain about any inequalities he endured about what it was like being an African American in the Unitied States.  He is a true American and has worked hard to do his part to ensure we maintain our freedom.  He knows hardship, he knows love, he knows true freedom.  He treats others the way they should be, that is to treat others the way you would like them to treat you.  He treated everyone like a brother or sister.  He would be in my book, a true Man of Honor like the one portrayed in the movie.  He has a legacy that will live on in our memory as a true patriot.   A man who set an example for all others to follow.    Please extend your prayer support to the family of James Murray (formerly SSgt Murray) one of the original Montford Point Marines.  Mr. Murray was an Adult Staff Member of the the Greater Cleveland Young Marines and later a catlayst in starting the Wildwood Young Marines of Ohio.  He also was the president of the Cleveland Chapter of the Montford Point Marines.  To learn more about Montford Point Marines see  http://www.geocities.com/nubiansong/montford.htm

In memory of Mr. Murray, the Wildwood Young Marines will be starting a scholarship for Young Marines in the Wildwood unit that are looking forward to college but may not be eligible to go because of financial problems.   We are now accepting donations for this fund. Please make your checks payable to:

In the memo write:    

James Murray Memorial Fund

To the Family of Mr. Murray,
Please accept our condolences and remember him in your hearts for we will always remember him in ours...

On January 22, another Fine and Exempliary U.S. Marine reported for duty at Heavens gate and was welcomed aboard.

Semper Fidelis, Mr. Murray!!! You will always be in our hearts!

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