Jeffrey (Jef) Patrick Murray died suddenly on August 3, 2015. He was born on March 17, 1960, in Melbourne, Fla., and graduated from Georgia Tech with bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering. Jef was an engineer for many years before pursuring his life's real calling, which was artwork, especially illustrating the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, to whom Jef credited his conversion to Catholicism. Jef became an internationally known artist with works appearing in Amon Hen, Malhorn, Silver Leaves and the St. Austin Review. He also illustrated his wife's columns for The Georgia Bulletin, and wrote two books, "Seer: A Wizard's Journal" and "The Framerunners." He will be greatly missed by his wife, Lorraine; his mother, Lou Craig; his brother, R. Steven Murray, and partner, Scott Titshaw; aunt and uncle, Mary Anne and H. R. Lester Jr.; godchildren, Sarah and Stephen Mottram; sister-in-law Rosemary Goolsby; aunt, Rita Pope; nieces and nephews, Jennifer and Wayne Metcalf, Chrissy and Bill Edgar; Rick and Mindi Mende; cousins Julie and Charles Anderson, Donnie and Kathleen McKendree; John and Debbie Rosasco; cousins Raymond and Leah Anderson, Adam and Mindy Anderson, Rachelle and Aaron Anderson, Jason and Robyn Rosasco and Jaye and Rachel Bridwell, plus a herd of little cousins, and many friends at St. Thomas More and the Pitts Theology Library. A funeral Mass will be celebrated by Monsignor Richard Lopez at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga., at 10:30 a.m. August 7. Visitation and Rosary are at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home at 6 p.m. August 6. The family requests donations to Birthright of Atlanta, Ga.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Aug. 6, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Murray

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10 Entries

Jane Sullivan

September 11, 2015

I have read your column for so long I feel like you are family--and therefore feel great sadness at learning of your husband's death. Prayers for you and your family

D. Jackson

August 20, 2015

I'm just a reader of your writings, have admired your style for some time. The article on your sweetie's passing brought me to tears as I've gone thru that as well, 8 years today, and I am still here! Didn't think I would make it but I did, God is so gracious. I pray for you as you move thru the rest of your life without Jeff by your side, know that his spirit lives in your heart. I will be praying for you as I continue to pray for me because this thing called grief is piercing and painful and some days just hard to do anything except cry. God Bless you.

Juliette Johnson

August 17, 2015

Dear Lorraine, As and old member of St. Thomas More Church, I remember you and Jef and your love for each other! May your memories and thoughts comfort you. I love your writings in the Ga.Bulletin and his illustrations. I still talk to my mate, deceased since 1998.

Long-time reader

August 17, 2015

Your loving tribute to your husband breaks my heart for you. My sincere condolences to you at this time. I wish you peace as you continue to celebrate your memories and his life. Take care.

August 16, 2015

Your tribute to your husband was beautiful. I offer my sincere condolences and pray you find peace and comfort in your memories.

August 15, 2015

Your Grace Notes always speak to me. As I read today's column, holding back tears for your loss and the clear premature loss to the world, was not possible. Sharing your personal grief in this way Is a gift to me and others.
With deepest sympathy and appreciation for your guidance in facing life's darkest moments with courage and faith,
A long time Druid Hills Resident, Glenn UMC member, and her Husband (also my Bubba)

Linda Fannon

August 15, 2015

Very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Jef's artwork in the paper. my favorite one is of a turtle.

August 6, 2015

Dear Lorraine and Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We will have Mass offered for Jeffrey here at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, when the sisters can all attend. Tomorrow we have all day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament , First Friday, and we will keep your family there in our hearts before Our Lord. May He hold you all near to His heart in this time of sorrow. With our Prayers, Sister Damien and all the Sisters At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home. May His soul rest in Peace.

Trish Turner

August 6, 2015

Dear Lorraine,
I am so sad to read of Jef's death. My deepest sympathy to you. You always spoke so lovingly of him .May Jef rest in peace. With love,Trish

Dante Valletta

August 6, 2015

Namarie, Jef. You went into the west, we are here alone in the darkness, on this side of the Great Sea, looking west. Looking for you. We are so sad and lonely.
Love. Dante Valletta, Italy.

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