Douglas Wayne Murray Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 30, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

Douglas Wayne Murray Sr.

March 2, 1942 - August 30, 2026 (84 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Douglas Wayne Murray Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 30, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

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Douglas Wayne Murray Sr.

March 2, 1942 - August 30, 2026 (84 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

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Douglas Wayne Murray Sr. Obituary

Douglas Wayne Murray Sr. (Roanoke, Virginia), born on March 2, 1942, passed away on August 30, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Eddie Murray and Sarah Murray; and his siblings, Ed Murray and Mary Lou Rakes. He is survived by: his wife Martha Gray; his sons, Doug Jr. and Brian (Lorie); his grandchildren, Spencer, Doug III Cameron (Katelyn), Marlee, Meredith, Lauren, Collin, Megan and Maleigh (Brendan); and his sister Fran Arfaras. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Northview United Methodist Church (Plantation Road at Ridgecrest Dr., Roanoke, VA 24019). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Gideon's International at http://www.sendtheword.org. or to the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory



Sat

Sep 12

Visitation

Northview United Methodist Church
Plantation Road at Ridgecrest Dr., Roanoke, VA 24019

Sat

Sep 12

Funeral service

Northview United Methodist Church
Plantation Road at Ridgecrest Dr., Roanoke, VA 24019

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