Mr. Murl Lee Brunson

Murl Lee Brunson, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 20, 2020 at Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 82. Due to the current circumstances, the family will have a graveside service at Terry Cemetery Monday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Brunson was born on August 24, 1938 in Sebastopol, MS to Joseph Bart Brunson and Una Morrow Brunson. He was a long-time resident of Terry and a member of First Baptist Church of Terry. A retired Air Force Recruiter and Staff Sergeant, Murl owned and operated Brunco Trucking Company. Murl was a true cowboy and avid horseman who raised, trained, and showed Quarter Horses and Paint Horses. He enjoyed sharing his passion and knowledge and taught many others the trade. He loved people, especially children. He never met a stranger and people loved him in return. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings and his loving wife of 55 years, Net Brunson. He is survived by his son, Steve Brunson of Terry; sister, Aileen Turner of Philadelphia; sisters-in-law, Pat Brunson and Maxine Brunson; his two precious grandchildren, Taylor and Camdyn Brunson; extended family; and a host of friends. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Terry or Horses for Handicapped at horsesforhandicappedms.com.