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Robert McMurrey Obituary
1936-2015
Bob died of complications from Alzheimer's Disease on August 12th, 2015. His devoted wife of 56 years, Candy Bennett McMurrey was at his side and he was surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Dr and Mrs Allen L. McMurrey of Houston, TX as well as his brother Allen L. McMurrey, Jr. of Bastrop, TX. He is survived by his sons Bruce, Mark and Allen, as well as his grandchildren Sealy, Lucy, Harry, Belton, Stella, Fiona and Duncan. Bob is also survived by his sisters-in-law Joan Kennedy, of Boston, MA and Marjorie McMurrey of Bastrop, TX.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10.30am Monday, August 17th at Saint Anne's Catholic Church located at 2120 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX. There will be a reception afterwards at the Saint Teresa Living Room. In lieu of flowers please consider contributing to the Amazing Place Day Care and The Council on Recovery.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gene & Maryann Marshall
September 22, 2024
Candy, we were sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. We remember him fondly from our days in Camp Lejuene. Gene & Maryann Marshall
February 23, 2017
Candy .... a voice from the past !! I'm so sorry for your loss! I've lost two husbands myself. Very sad !! In today's Naples (Fl) paper there was an obituary for Judith Dawkins... wife of Pete Dawkins!! Being curious I had to wonder if I could find you.... memories of that summer in Virginia Beach... so long ago! Anyway, I still have a home and family in Va Beach and spend winters in Naples, Fl... Life is good for me. I'm re-married and have an active life playing bridge and golf. I hope you can find some happiness yourself. Thinking of you ! Patsy Mannix-Windsor.
November 6, 2015
Candy - This is such an odd way to reach out to you, since I didn't know your husband and didn't know he had died until I went on the internet looking for you!
I'm so sorry for your loss. My marriage is 53 years old, and better every moment. I hope yours was the same and that your memories are happy ones.
When I learned recently of Drew Carneal's death, I started putting together a list of our class of '56 old friends. I'll send it to you if you'll send me your email address or mailing address. Mine is 6 Union St., Marblehead, MA 01945; [email protected]; 781 631 6196.
By the way, I was hoping to have dinner with Joan last week along with our mutual friend, John Archer. Unfortunately, at the last minute, she couldn't make it.
Please accept my love and condolences,
Betsy Buechner Morris
August 16, 2015
Dear Candy and family -- So very sorry to hear about Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Linda Barrett xxx
August 15, 2015
Bob was a significant character in our Lawrenceville Class of 1954. His rendition of "Hard Hearted Woman" was a classic and is a wonderful memory for all Classmates.
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