With deepest sorrow, we at Henryhand Funeral Home, regret to announce the passing of  Johnny Arlington Murray Sr., 73, husband of Vanessa Murray, of Kingstree, SC, who passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Obituary

Johnny Arlington Murray, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at the Medical University of South Carolina, Florence, South Carolina, at the age of 73. He was born to the late Frank and Irene Murray on Thursday, September 18, 1952 in Kingstree, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by: his only brother, Frankie B. Murray, Sr; grandson, Arthur Tremaine Bradley; and close cousin, Laverne Cooper.

Johnny was known by many for his love of fishing.

Johnny was formerly employed at Williamsburg Regional Hospital for over 30 years. Johnny was a faithful member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where he served on the Trustee Board, United Methodist Men, Mass Choir and Men's Chorus, until his health declined.

He united into Holy Matrimony, 52 years ago, to the love of his life, Vanessa Rollerson Pressley on October 31, 1973.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his beloved and devoted wife, Vanessa Murray of the home; his two loving daughters, LaMonica (Marsden) Miller and Wendy Murray both of Florence, South Carolina; a loving stepdaughter, Shalondia (Arthur) Bradley of Charlotte, North Carolina; two sons, Johnny Murray, Jr. of Kingstree, South Carolina and Joseph Altman of Scranton, South Carolina; four sisters-in-law, Valerie Murray, Mabel (Raymond) Ragin, Mamie (Tim) Briggs and Joycelyn White; six brothers-in-law, Jonathan (Kimberly) Mouzon, Allan (Cassandra) Rollerson, Harvey (Cassandra) Mouzon, Stanley (Debra) Mouzon, Larome (Della) Sabb and Dennis Sabb; eight grandchildren, Marsden Miller, Jr., Christian Robinson, Dejon Bull, Xavier Murray, Rashnay Pressley, Rashawn Bradley, Shonna Bradley, and Katrice Bradley; thirteen great grandchildren; special nephews, Paul, Frankie Jr, Aaron and Anthony (Brenda); special niece, Alisa; special cousins, Wendel, Lois, Alice, Ann, Cherel, Sandra, Dorothy, Arliree, Geneva, Harold, Gilbert, Vernette, Patty, Ricky, Marvin, Maggie and Mary Frances; friends, Lee, Kendrick, Otis and Jack; neighbors, Eli, Willa Mae, Vernell and Mary; along with a host of additional nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends, neighbors, family and church members.

family will begin receiving friends and family at 316 McFarlin Street, Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC - 843-354-2292.