William Alton Murrah

William Alton Murrah, Sr., age 96, of Scottsboro, Alabama, died January 9, 2013 at his residence, Rosewood Manor. Mr. Murrah was a native of Chilton County, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University in 1939 after which he began his career with Farmers Home Administration. He served Jackson County as supervisor with Farmers Home Administration from 1951-1972. After retirement he worked with First National Bank as farm representative for several years. Mr. Murrah also served during World War II in the United States Army. As a member of the First Baptist Church of Scottsboro for 60 years, Mr. Murrah was a deacon, a Sunday School teacher, on the benevolence committee and enjoyed serving in many other capacities. He was a 60 year member of the Scottsboro Lions Club where his favorite part of service was putting together boxes for families who would otherwise receive no gifts for Christmas. Mr. Murrah volunteered with CASA for many years in an effort to meet peoples needs, whether it be food & clothing, a load of coal, or transportation for medical care. He loved the outdoors and could often been seen hunting on Sand Mountain, fishing in Roseberry Creek or working in his garden. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Rosa Katherine Wise Murrah; his parents, George & Roberta Murrah; sister, Eunice Hagan. Survivors include his daughter Sandra Carpenter and husband Jimmie; sons, Bill Murrah and wife Betty, Wayne Murrah and wife Joy; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; brother, Wyndol Murrah; sister, Peggy Murrah and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express appreciation to all at Rosewood who have cared for our father and been his loving family and friends. To Dr. Charles Bradford and Staff, thank you for your many years of loving care. Visitation will be at the Scottsboro Funeral Home on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 4:30pm-7:00pm with services to be at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:00am. Burial will follow on Monday, January 14, 2013 in Plains, Georgia. Anyone wishing to do so may honor Mr. Murrah with a charitable gift to CASA or by sending flowers to the services. Cards to the family will also be appreciated and can be sent c/o First Baptist Church, 215 South Andrews Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768.