Rev. Espy Alexander Murrell (88), of Kenly, NC, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Johnston UNC Healthcare-Smithfield, Smithfield, NC. Rev. Murrell's funeral will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at House of Prayer Holy Church, 311 Branch St., Elm City, NC, 27822. Pastor Lillie Dunican will be the eulogist. The family will assemble at 12:45 pm at the church for the funeral service. Burial will take place on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2 pm at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534. The family will assemble at 1:45 pm at the cemetery for the burial.

A public viewing will be held on Saturday, November 15th from 12 - 1 pm prior to the service at the church.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home at 805 Nash St. SE, Wilson NC 27893. Please direct all condolences to edwardscares.com or fax to 252-206-1262.