Charles Ray Murray Sr., 89, of Arnold died Oct. 8, 2026, in St. Louis. Mr. Murray was a longtime employee of Zamzow Manufacturing and had served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Midway. He was a member of the Maplewood Salvation Army and volunteered at the Gateway Food Pantry. Born Aug. 23, 1937, in Doniphan, he was the son of the late Zola (Elrod) Murray and Ade Murray.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Judith E. "Judy" (Jenning) Murray.
He is survived by a son: Charles R. (Johnna Kauffmann) Murray Jr. of Arnold; a daughter: Christina R. Murray of Arnold; three grandchildren: Oksana Murray of Arnold, Chip Murray of St. Charles and Teddy Murray of Arnold; and a sister-in-law: Lola Murray of Affton.
He also was preceded in death by a brother: Clifford Murray.
Visitation is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the funeral home, officiated by Captain Shane Jensen. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery in Farmington. Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army. Arrangements are under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home.