Arthur Lewis Murray's Obituary
Arthur Lewis Murray passed away on May 23, 2019 in Garland, TX. Lewis was born on May 28, 1926 in Breckenridge, TX to Joseph and Mary Murray. Lewis was raised in Italy, TX, after high school Lewis joined the US Army and proudly served in World War II in Okinawa and was a Purple Heart recipient. After returning home, he met the love of his life, Peggy Sue Poovey and they shared more than 65 years together before she passed away in 2014. Lewis retired from Western Electric after 34 years. He was a member of several different metal detecting clubs, which was a hobby he loved for many years. He was also a charter member of Northside Baptist Church in Garland, TX.Lewis is preceded in death by his loving wife Peggy, both his parents, and all his siblings.He is survived by his daughter, Ruthie Riley, son, Mark Murray; grandsons, Daniel and Rusty; great grandchildren, Adalynn, Ranger, and Everly; and numerous other family members.Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10am with visitation starting at 9am at Northside Baptist Church, 2510 Glenbrook, Garland, TX.Funeral arrangements for Mr. Arthur Lewis Murray have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.
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