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William J. Bill aka T-Bone Murray Jr.

1958 - 2015

BORN

1958

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike

West Chester, Pennsylvania

William Murray Obituary

William J. ‘Bill’ Murray Jr., formerly of West Chester William J. “Bill” Murray Jr., aka “T-Bone”, 56 passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at his home in Conway, S.C. Bill was born in Darby, Pa., son of the late William Joseph Murray, Sr. and Greta Elizabeth Schneider Murray. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Colleen Murray. Bill was formerly employed by C.T.D.I in West Chester, Pa. He was a graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School in West Chester, Pa. where he played basketball and was given the nickname “T-Bone”. Bill moved to Conway in 2008, where he enjoyed exploring family history and trips to the beach. But the most important thing to him was spending time with all of his family and friends. He was the beloved husband for 33 years of Beverly (Elliott) Murray of Conway, S.C.; loving father of Elizabeth Anne Murray and son Kyle William Murray, both of Parkesburg, Pa.; and dear brother of John Murray of Apex, N.C., Christine McCloskey of Upper Darby, Pa., Lisa Beck, of Thorndale, Pa., and Patricia Scanlan of Salem, N.H. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday Eve, August 16 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000 and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday at SS. Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA 19382, followed by his Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pa. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Bill’s memory. Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2015.

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August 17, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tootie Poland

August 14, 2015

Bev and Family,
There are no words I can say that will take away the tremendous loss and pain you all are feeling right now. Reach out to your friends and family. They will be there for you during this most difficult time. I will forever remember my last dance with Bill. He will be deeply missed by many. Love Tootie (Friend)

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Aug

16

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

Aug

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

SS Simon & Jude Church

8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA

Aug

17

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

SS Simon & Jude Church

8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA

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Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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