McMurray, Joseph Arthur

Passed: 1972-11-11

Age: 89

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Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1972-11-16

Information: Joseph Arthur McMurray, 89, 226 Broadway St., Ravenswood, died Saturday afternoon at his home following a long illness.  Born in West Virginia, 1883, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Sims McMurray.  A retired businessman, he was the former owner and operator of the J. A. McMurray Grocery Store from 1914 to 1971.  He was a member of the Church of Christ.  Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline McMurray Poston; three step-grandchildren, Greg, Gary and Forrest Poston, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were conducted at the North Ravenswood United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Paul Morrison officiating.  Burial was in Ravenswood Cemetery.