Ortese Lapree

Murray

Mr. Ortese Lapree Murray was born on December 10, 1983, to Denise "Kim" Murray and Leroy Dallas in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education in the Griffin Spalding County School System, where he was a graduated of the Class of 2002. Ortese accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age, and was united with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Ortese was employed by the Easy Shop Grocery Store for five years. He had a heart of gold and was always a respectful young man to everyone he encountered. In his leisure time he enjoyed telling jokes, listening to music, and spending time with his family and friends, and his extended Easy Shop family, under the supervision of whom he affectionately called Daddy Steve".

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Mr. Ortese Lapree Nurray surrendered his earthly life and gained his wings to be with his Heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Dallas; and his grandmothers, Bernice Mays Murray and Emma Dallas.

Mr. Ortese Lapree Murray leaves to cherish his everlasting memories to be cherished in the hearts of his mother Denise "Kim" Murray (Eddie Bryant); son, Ortese Murray, Jr.; daughter, Naavah Tate; sisters, Shante (Kelvin) White and Javorah (Dave) Thompson; brothers, Kuanell Dallas, Raymond Dallas, Tynelicus Dalls, Dauante Dallas, Kendrick Dallas, Leroy (Jackie) Dallas, and Edward Whitner; aunts and uncles, Tonia (Sed) Owens, Cassandra Turnipseed, Jackie Cook, Pamela (Charlie) Rerell, Elizabeth Dallas, Denorris (Mary) Murray, Kermit Gates (Demonica Dewberry), Clarence (Felecia) Murray, Bennie (Tasha) Cook, George Dallas, and Donett Wellmaker; grandfather, Bennie C. Cook, and godmother, Nellie Owens. He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation for Mr. Murray will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Eighth Street Baptist Church located at 408 Palace Street. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Antoine C. Lucas, Sr., is the Pastor of Eighth Street, and Minister Terita Sands is the Eulogist.

IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE VISITATION OR SERVICE FOR MR. ORTESE LAPREE MURRAY, PLEASE WEAR A FACE MASK (BUT NOT REQUIRED). IF YOU ARE HAVING SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 INCLUDING: FEVER, COUGHING, FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS OR IF YOU HAVE TESTED POSITIVE OR EXPOSED, PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE SERVICE.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.