Michael Lee Murray-Ward, Davenport, Oklahoma resident was born July 13, 1961, in Chandler, Oklahoma, and departed this life August 23, 2016, in Davenport, at the age of 55 years.

Michael was the son of Don and Nancy Murray. At the time of his parents death, at the age of 3 years old, Michael was adopted by his grandparents Howard and Hazel Russell.

Michael served in the United States Air Force and was a Minster for the Church of Christ for many years.

His parents, grandparents, three brothers and one niece preceded Michael in death.

Survivors include six brothers, Lee Ward, Donnie Murray, Buddy Stephens, Kenny Andrews, Mike Andrews and Ricky Stephens; five sisters, Cletus Simpson, Debbie Shields, Lora Chapa, Barbara Manning and Connie Jennings; other relatives and many friends.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the Church of Christ, Davenport, Oklahoma.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler, Oklahoma.