Gerald Wade Murray Sr., age 63, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home in Kings Mountain.

Born in Cleveland County on October 11, 1957, he was the son of Lola Ball Murray and the late Loyd Gilbert Murray. He served in the United States Marine Corps, after returning home he worked 25 plus years in the textile industry at Doran where he supervised for many of those years. He was also a licensed and ordained minister, he loved helping people and serving his community. He was a great man that will be missed by many.

In addition to his Father Loyd G. Murray he was preceded in death by two Brothers Jerry L. Murray, Gilbert E. Murray and one Brother-in-law Arthur David Harding.

Wade is survived by his Mother Lola B. Murray, Wife Rita W. Murray, one Daughter Ashley Dawn Murray, two Sons Gerald Wade Murray Jr. and Shannon Wade Murray, three Sisters Brenda Nestlerode (husband Raymond), Lora Faye Harding and Anna Murray, two Brothers Tommy Murray (wife Vanessa) and Danny Murray and also five Grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com