Gary R. Murray, 64, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008. A native of Amherst, Ohio and resident of Beaumont since 1970, Mr. Murray was a heavy equipment operator with Head and Guild Parts in Houston.
Survivors include his wife of thirteen years, Doris Murray of Beaumont; sons, Keith Murray and his wife Lolly of Needsville, Chris Marks of Bevil Oaks and Jeff Marks of Beaumont; daughters, Kimberly Smith of Elljay, Georgia, Lee Pollard and her husband Jeff of Houston, Gale Hines and her husband David of West Columbia, Heather Duoto and her husband Pete of Pinehurst, Christine Murray , Lisa Glaze and her husband John of Sour Lake; twenty-four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, John B. Murray III and his wife Cheryl of Silsbee and Tim Murray and his wife Terry of Willington, Ohio; sisters, Kathy Alexander of Tomball, Tammy Devereaux of Haden Lake, Idaho and Lynn Darwood of Spirit Lake, Idaho; and numerous nieces, nephews, a host of friends and extended family.
His parents, John B. Murray, Jr. and Lois Finicle; and brother, Tom Murray preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in Sour Lake under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday prior to the service at the church.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s.
