Gerald E. Murray

© Enid News and Eagle

07-23-2014

Submitted by: Glenn

ENID, Okla. — Funeral for Gerald E. Murray, 75-year-old Enid resident, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Lee will officiate. Burial will follow at Enid Cemetery.

Gerald was born Sept. 12, 1938, in Enid, Okla., to Lee and Jesse (Campbell) Murray and died Monday, July 21, 2014, at his home in Enid.

At age 16, Gerald started working for the Frisco Railroad, which later became Burlington Northern. He served in many capacities with the railroad, retiring after 38 years of service.

He served in the National Guard.

On Aug. 24, 1959, he married Lois Colvard in Aurora, Mo. The couple made their home in Enid, where he attended Gospel Light Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman, liked playing card games and listening to music. But he mostly enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his sons, Mike Murray of Omaha, Neb., and Bruce Murray of Enid; daughters, Kathy Hayes of Bartlesville, Okla., and the late John Hayes, Jody and Don Reeks of Lahoma, Theresa and Bill Druiett of Nash, Lauri Murray and Lenny Johanning of Enid, Jackie and Tom Ince of Butler, Mo., and Geri Thorlton, Waukomis, and the late Scott Thorlton; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Marlene Chance of Nescatunga, Okla., and Judy Gaskill of Nixa, Mo. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois; one daughter, Debbie Samuels; one grandson, Michael Wayne Samuels; and three brothers, Jerry, Jim and Bud.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.enidwe care.com.

(Submitted by family)

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