Mr. Lucius Charles Murray

May 21, 1947 - November 15, 2020

You can show your support by sending flowers directly to the family by contacting Debbie's Flowers 870.633.2225 Lucius Charles Murray was born May 21, 1947 to Lucius Sanford and Theora Murray who preceded him in death as well as his twin brother, Calvin. Charles accepted Christ at an early age. He attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965. After graduation, Charles joined the Untied States Air Force. Upon his return to Forrest City, he attended East Arkansas Community College before entering the workforce. Over the years, he held several different job titles. He was last employed at the St. Francis Area Developmental Center. Four brothers—Stevie Stafford, Johnnie Stafford, Lucius Sanford, Jr., and Maurice Sanford; and three sisters—Carolyn Stafford, Audrey Stafford, and Flora Sanford, all preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother—Jessie Dodd who raised him. He leaves to cherish a son—Bruce Gaylord Murray; daughter—Bridgett (Detrich) Driver; one stepdaughter—Ora (Gerald) Riggins; a longtime friend—Faye Ford; two brothers—Leon Sanford and Glen Sanford; three sisters—Regina Stafford, Terrie Sanford, and Cassandra Sanford; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.