Arnold Ross Murrell, a District 4 member of the Grant Parish Police Jury since 2003 and a leader at Bentley United Pentecostal Church, died Oct. 19 at Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was 84.

A lifelong resident, Murrell served 19 years on the South Grant Water board and spent three decades with Trunkline Gas Co. before co-founding Murrell Brothers Construction with his brother. Friends remember a steady, hands-on public servant devoted to his church and community.

Visitation is Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bentley United Pentecostal Church, with services at 7 p.m. led by the Revs. Bruce and Keith Maxwell. Burial is Thursday morning at Big Creek Cemetery in Pollock under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home.