Edward Austin Murks,82, of Lexington, AL, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015, at his residence. He was a retired firefighter at Redstone Arsenal, a former member of the U.S. Air Force, and of the Seventh Day Adventist faith.
Survivors include:
Wife: Mary McDuffie Murks
Daughters: Deborah Wimberly (Michael) and Donna Smith (Trey)
Brother: Henry Leroy Mitchell
Sister: Kathryn Simpson (Mitchell)
(3) Grandchildren and (3) Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Albert Murks and Gertrude Kizer Mitchell
Daughter: Susan Sczelich
Brother: William Murks
The visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 11:00-1:00 pm at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm in the chapel of the funeral home with Michael Wimberly officiating. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery in Lexington.
Pallbearers will be Jason Wimberly, Tyler Butler, Matthew Butler, Russell Sinyard, Gary Simpson, and Wesley Murks.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
