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James Warren Murrell, Jr.

10/13/1948 - 10/18/2020

Obituary For James Warren Murrell, Jr.

James Warren Murrell, Jr., 72, of Apex a native of Jones County died, Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his residence.

His service is 11:0 AM, Friday, October 23, 2020 at Free Chapel FWB Church Grounds 3298 Hwy. 58 N, Pollocksville, NC.

He is survived by his wife, Mabel Singleton Murrell of the home; two sons, James W. Murrell III, Hampton, VA and Malik Singleton of the home; two daughters, Tracee R. Murrell, Durham, NC, Shimika Singleton-Allen, Fayetteville, NC; one brother, Sherman Murrell, Trenton; one sister, Gertha Mundine, Trenton, NC; one grandchild.


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Mable, "God looked around His garden and found an empty space, and then He looked down upon the earth and saw his tired face. He put His arms around him and lifted him to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best." Much love sent your way. Hicks and Gibbs Family Riverdale Strong

Memories of Warren will stay in our hearts forever. The class reunions and just "get togethers" will not be the same without him. We will miss his smile, laughter and loving ways. The Class of 1966 salute our fallen classmate. Our prayers and deepest sympathy goes out the the Murrell Family. CLASS OF 1966

TO the Murrell family, I was sad to hear the passing of Warren. Memories bought me back to the days at Mill Run. Sunday School, vacation bible school and church, don't forget the family reunions on the hill. Rest in peace cuz, till we meet again.. Barbara Ann Frost, Va.Beach, Va.

My Deepest Condolences. He will be miss. My prayers are with the family.

To Mable and family: We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brother James Murrell. May the cherished memories of having someone as precious as him for many years linger in your hearts forever. To the family, take comfort in God's love during this difficult time. Please know we are remembering you in our prayers during your time of bereavement. The Bible provides comfort during these difficult times. Revelation 21:3-4 states, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Very soon now, we will never experience losing our loved ones in death. Hope these words give you a new hope." With loving thoughts, Dr. Erroll L. Royal - Raleigh, NC

Mabel, my Friend...May God grant you comfort and relief during this difficult time and each day going forward. May God be your source of peace and strength. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Jackie Curmon

My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family. I remember many Sundays at Mill Run and Jones High School. Warren you will truly be missed. (Isaac "Lemon" Leathers. Virginia Beach.

James and Tracee I offer you my sincerest condolences on the loss of one of the realest guys I knew.As we all know we could depend on your Dad for some entertainment but he also had a serious side.May your love for him the memories you hold dear and your faith in GOD see you through.Love You Charlene Washington

Praying for strength during this difficult time. Anthony & Diane Haddock & family.

May our Lord Bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences Pastor Willie & Rosa Johnson, Sr. Charlotte, N. C.

James City mate Mabel and family- I am sorry that you too have to experience, again, the pain that death wields on the human family. How we too look forward to the day when we welcome our dead ones back to life from the dead. -Joseph E. Bizzell, Havelock NC

Condolences to the family prayers as well. Dale Harris Gibbs and Family.

Mable you and your family are in thoughts and prayers.

Mabel my friend, Earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal, ease, cure or remove, THIS TOO SHALL PASS. Always, Larry D. Lewis

Mabel my friend, Earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal, ease, cure or remove, This too shall pass

To the entire Murrell family, I was deeply saddened to learn about James passing. He was a good person, an exemplary and good man. He was kind and always thoughtful. I will miss him. Mabel and Sherman, I'm so sorry for your loss, I will be praying for all of you. Mrs. Pamela-Simmons Beatty, Durham, NC.

Our prayers and best wishers for the families of Warren. May you find peace in the memories that you have shared, and may you share what you remember with those that knew him. May God bless his Journey home.

Julian and Ruby Morgan Family

My Deepest Condolences to you and your family Mabel. May God strengthen each of you during this difficult time. May He supply your every need.

To the Singleton/Murrell Family we offer our most heartfelt condolences. We pray for spiritual and mental strength as well as family unity. May God bless each of you. With loving hearts, John and Desiree Grant - New Bern

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Oscar's Mortuary, Inc. | New Bern, NC

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