John Curtis (J.C.) Murray, 86, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Mansfield, Texas. J.C. was born on Thursday, October 26, 1933. J.C. worked for LTV Aerospace & Defense and its successor Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in the Instrumentation group. He retired many years ago. He is preceded in death by his wife JoAnn (Vesta JoAnn Sikes) Murray (June 13, 1935 - March 20, 2018), daughter Belinda Jo Murray (January 9, 1963 – March 27, 2003), and great-granddaughter McKinlee Elaine Ann Barrett (May 12, 2018 - July 11, 2018). J.C. is survived by his son Timothy, daughter Kathy (husband Stan), grandchildren Amanda, Casey, Chris, Ryan, and Hailey; great-grandchildren Devin, Grayson. Calvin, Natalye, Weston, Renley, and Silas; sister Shirley; niece Gennie; and nephew Alan.