LCDR John Phillip Murray, USN (ret.)

1947 - 2017

LCDR John Phillip Murray, USN (ret.) 70, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017.

Mr. Murray was born on January 10, 1947 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from LA City College in1979 and from Embry Riddle University in Daytona Beach, FL with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics. He began his U.S. Navy career in 1966 and retired in 1996.

Mr. Murray’s hobbies included fishing and golf. He enjoyed volunteering for the American Red Cross: Logistics Lead Disaster Training Coordinator, Gulf Islands National Seashore Volunteers in Parks (June 2009-June 2013) and Naval Museum (2012-2016).

He received numerous medals including: Security Division/Information Desk Meritorious Service Medal, 6 Navy Commendation Medals, 2 Navy Achievement Medals, 6 Meritorious Unit Commendation Awards, 2 Navy “E” Ribbons, Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, 3 Good Conduct Medals, 2 National Defense Service Medals, 4 Sea Service Deployment Ribbons and the U.S. Navy Enlisted Member of the Year, Saufley Field.

Mr. Murray is preceded in death by his parents, Lucile and Ray Murray; aunt, Lucille Murray and cousin JoAnne Morse.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rosa Murray; cousins, Gordon Murray (Sue) of Baltimore, MD, Christine Murray Lambright, Jason Lambright and Sarah Murray; step-daughter, Roda Javier of Makati, Philippines and step-son, Rossano Aguilar of Makati, Philippines.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 10:30 am at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Joel Morton officiating. A graveside with full Military Honors will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made the American Cancer Society, in memory of John, 5401 Corporate Woods Drive #100, Pensacola, FL, 32504.

Special Thanks to Johns primary care doctor, Dr. Don Buckley; Oncologist, Dr. Alejandro Inclan; caregiver, Priscilla Rankin and Emerald Coast Hospice.