James Penniman Murray Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 21, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Penniman Murray (Smithfield, Virginia). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Penniman Murray to show support.

Though James Penniman has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Omer Everett Murray and Nancy Penniman Murray; and his sisters, Lynn Murray Caulberg (Steven Harold Caulberg) of Raleigh and Joan Murray Thompson (Matthew Hill Thompson) of Lake Norman. He was also cherished by numerous nieces and nephews.