Rafael Muriel

Thine Hour of Celebration Monday August 20, 2018 at High Noon New Mount Calvary Baptist Church Fort Worth, Texas Assistant Pastor Rev. David Clark Officiating Pastor Randy Franklin Eulogist.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Rafael “Keith” Muriel  was born July 22, 1956 to Oscar Sr. and Ethel Muriel in Alexandria Louisiana.  He was their First Born of Ten Children.  Keith traveled Across the Globe with his Military Father and Family.  He attended different schools throughout his life until the family settled in Fort Worth, TX where he finished High School from O.D. Wyatt.  He followed in his father footsteps by joining the Military after high school.  He also went on to Trinity Valley College where he received his Social Degree. He was self employed by PDQ contractor where he delivered Auto Parts.  He also had a passion for Umpiring and refereeing all sports.  Where he ruled with a Iron Fist no job was to hard for this 6ft 5’’ man. He was a member of New Mount Calvary Baptist Church where Rev. Randy Franklin is Pastor. Keith Married the Love of his life Denise July 28, 2010 after Reuniting after 25 years. Keith has joined his father  Oscar Sr., Brothers Oscar Jr., Phillip and Robert (Gary) Muriel. Rafael (Keith) entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2018, in Fort Worth TX.  Left to cherish his memories are wife Denise Muriel, stepsons; Micheal Malone Sr., Darrell Malone (Cristina), Mother Ethel Muriel, brothers; Michael Muriel, and Jeffery Muriel, sisters; Cynthia Johnson (Darrell), Rosa Muriel, Juana Muriel and Jennifer Edwards (Charles).  Step grandchildren; Aubrey, Micheal Jr., and Aiden Malone.  Mother in-law Joyce Benson brother in-laws Charles Benson (Myrtle), Edward Benson, sister in law; Teresa Robinson (Oscar) special friend Lawrence Lynch, and a Host of extended family and many friends.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Service held in professional cooperation with Brownwood Funeral Home