Murray Toler was a World War II veteran, devoted family man and a civic leader whose optimistic and determined outlook on life impacted all who knew him and called him a friend.

Murray Toler was born and raised in Leola and Sheridan, Arkansas, and upon graduating high school, he joined the United States Navy where he served through World War II. Murray Toler spent a lifetime in the forestry and lumber business as the longtime partner and active manger at the H.G. Toler and Sons Lumber Company in Leola. He was a devout member of the First United Methodist Church of Malvern where he actively served on numerous committees and boards throughout the years. Murray Toler also served on the Board of Directors of the Malvern National Bank for more than 40 years, an accomplishment that demonstrated his dedication and commitment to his community.

I send my deepest condolences to his wife, Ruby of Malvern; his two daughters Nancy Toler Grigsby and Cindy Toler Hale; his son David Toler; and to his five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Murray Toler will be sorely missed by his family, his church and his community.  I will continue to keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.