Mr. Richard Earl McMurray age 74 of Tazewell, Tennessee was born February 10, 1940 and passed away on February 9, 2015 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. He was saved in the family barn on Powell River. He was one of the founding members of Dogwood Heights Baptist Church. At his passing, He was attending Blairs Creek Baptist Church faithfully. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ollie McMurray and father and mother-in-law , Woodrow & Ola Brooks.
Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years: Margie, of the home
They have 4 children: Sherry McMurray of Abingdon, VA
Richard D. McMurray and wife Linda of Tazewell
Sharon McMurray of Knoxville
Sheila Birchfield and husband Jeff of Unicoi
He is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Ricky E and Megan McMurray and Adam and Laura Birchfield
He also has 3 great grandchildren: Shanna & Hayden McMurray and Paisley Musik
He is also survived by 3 siblings: Charlotte Nole of Tazewell
Paul and wife Betty McMurray of Tazewell
Frederick and wife Carol of Indianapolis, Indiana
Several nieces, nephews, cousins and hundreds of friends and acquaintances.
The family will receive friends Thursday February 12, 2015 from 6 until 9 P.M. at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services on Friday February 13, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Riverview Cemetery.
Ministers: Rev. Travis Chumley and Rev. Jimmy Poore will be officiating.
Music by: Brenda Bolden
Pallbearers: Terry Day, Trevor Daniels, Michael McMurray, Alan Louthan, John McMurray, Joey Whitaker, Steve Pendleton, Keith Baker, Joe Cheek
Honorary Pallbearers: Nelson Campbell, David Lawson, Clyde Sandefur, Billy McMurray, Roger Sandefur and Henry Massengill.
Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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