Beloved Los Angeles pastor, civil rights leader and community activist Reverend Doctor Cecil Murray died Friday night, on April 5.
His family confirmed that he died after some health struggles.
Reverend Murray was the pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church for almost three decades. During his 27 years as the church’s congregation grew from 250 to 18,000 members.
Rev. Murray was a tireless leader in South Los Angeles making him one of the most dynamic leaders In all of LA.
He created numerous projects & programs, that brought jobs, housing and poured millions of dollars into the community.
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