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R.E. “Bob” Murray

January 29, 1935 - June 15, 2014
R.E. "Bob" Murray, 79, husband of Jan Littleton Murray, died June 15, 2014. Born in Premier, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Jesse Leo and Ina Lou Williams Murray. In addition to his wife of 59 years, surviving are, daughters, Amanda Murray Keener and Missy Murray Owens Lance; son, Bunky Murray; grandchildren, Cara Sanfilippo, Murray Padgett Carrie, Zach Murray, Emma Jayne Murray-Shanks, Hannah Owens, Nat Murray, and Grace Owens; sister, Mary Ann Tobin; and brother, Jesse Leo Murray, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Alma Lee Barnett; and brother, Sherman Murray. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Berea Friendship Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Furman University Men's Golf Team, Attention: Todd Satterfield, 3300 Poinsette Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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R.E. "Bob" Murray, 79, husband of Jan Littleton Murray, died June 15, 2014. Born in Premier, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Jesse Leo and Ina Lou Williams Murray. In addition to his wife of 59 years, surviving are, daughters, Amanda Murray Keener and Missy Murray Owens Lance; son, Bunky Murray; grandchildren,Continue Reading

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Toni Masters left a message on March 6, 2015:
My prayers for all of you. I loved Bob. He was a good man and a good friend. I will miss him. Dad will miss him so very much. The Life Center, Furman Golf Course, Mary Beth's ....friendship
Tim Finley left a message on March 6, 2015:
My condolences, Doc was a pillar of our community. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thomas Jones, Jr. left a message on March 6, 2015:
Bob Murray - a man of integrity, and a respected pillar of the community. I am grateful that I got to see Bob last September, and to share a few words with him. My deepest sympathy to Jan and the family.
Ted Hendrix left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dr. Murray was considered an institution in Berea community and will be greatly missed.
Stella Looper Schaefer left a message on March 6, 2015:
I have many fond memories of "Dr. Murray" and the drug store. He was a treasured friend to my family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sharon Hartman left a message on March 6, 2015:
Bunky - Please accept this heartfelt expression of my sympathy on the death of your Father. I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Sean Ervin left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Sean Ervin and family co-worker of Bunky
ronnie argo left a message on March 6, 2015:
so sorry
Randy Vaughn left a message on March 6, 2015:
Bob Murray was a true friend to our family for many years. The richest memories I have are playing golf with my Dad, Oscar Masters and Bob. He gave wise counsel to me since I was a child and he will be forever remembered as a caring friend. My prayers
Michelle Collins Page left a message on March 6, 2015:
My sincerest condolences to the Murray family. May fond memories of "Doc" bring you comfort.
Joan Looper Zepf left a message on March 6, 2015:
Bob and family hold a special place in my heart and memories....from the early days of babysitter, to working in the Drugstore and to working the soda fountain. All an important part of my life! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean and Art Baiden left a message on March 6, 2015:
We were so shocked to get an email from Annalynn today telling us of Bob's death. We regret that we can not be there, but we are out of the country. Please know that your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean and Art Baiden left a message on March 6, 2015:
We were so shocked to get an email from Annalynn today telling us of Bob's death. We regret that we can not be there, but we are out of the country. Please know that your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean and Art Baiden left a message on March 6, 2015:
We were so shocked to get an email from Annalynn today telling us of Bob's death. We regret that we can not be there, but we are out of the country. Please know that your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dean Kearney left a message on March 6, 2015:
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
charles cox left a message on March 6, 2015:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Murray. May God be with the family during these times
Cathy Patton Mills left a message on March 6, 2015:
I was so sorry to hear of you loss. It's been a long time since I have seen yall.I emailed all of my family and let them know. Everyone is out of state except for my brother. We still have our mom. i will be praying for yall. Cathy
bill lewis left a message on March 6, 2015:
will miss bob. played a lot of golf together. a good man.
bill lewis left a message on March 6, 2015:
will miss bob. played a lot of golf together. a good man.
Barbara stowe left a message on March 6, 2015:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bob was such a fixture in the community. He will be missed.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Alan Landreth left a message on March 6, 2015:
I too, was shocked to hear about Bob's passing. I will miss him dearly as one of his cohorts on the ranger staff at Furman. I played with he, Oscar, and Herman on occasion, and I always enjoyed Bob's company. Bob to me was the epitome of pragmatism, and h
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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