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Edward A. Tex Murray

1938 - 2013

Edward Murray Obituary

Edward Tex Murray
CARROLLTON - Edward A. Tex Murray, 74, died peacefully at his home on Friday, March 8, 2013.
Mr. Murray was born in Camden, N.J., the son of the late Edward and Mary Devlin Murray. He came to Portsmouth, Va. on a basketball scholarship at Frederick Military Academy, where he graduated in 1961. He continued at Frederick College, where he met his future wife, Frances, and graduated in 1965. He received a Master's Degree in Education from Old Dominion University. From 1966 thru 2000 he was a teacher, coach and athletic director at Windsor High School. Coach Murray led his baseball teams to over 400 career wins, a trip to the state semi-finals and 17 consecutive appearances in the district finals. The Windsor High School Baseball Field is named in his honor. He was elected to the Virginia Softball Hall of Fame; played and coached in the P.I.T. for three decades; and was a devoted Philadelphia Phillies fan. In his retirement, Tex enjoyed following his grandchildren's activities, where he always cheered from the sidelines.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Frances W. Murray; three children, Sandy Burton and husband John of Portsmouth, Brian E. Murray and wife Mimi of Chesapeake, Susan M. Dixson and husband Will of Charlotte, N.C.; six grandchildren, Michael Burton and Megan Burton both of Portsmouth, Amber Murray and Lexi Murray both of Chesapeake, Liam Dixson and Mary Devlin Dixson both of Charlotte, N.C.; members of his beloved extended Devlin Family in New Jersey; and his devoted golden retriever, Hannah. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Charles.
The family will received friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, Suffolk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, Va. 23703, with visitation one hour prior. Following the Mass, entombment will be in Meadowbrook Mausoleum, Suffolk. Condolences may be registered at www.bakerfoster.com
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice or to the Windsor High School Athletic Fund for maintenance of the baseball field. Coach Murray said, "There's never been a moment when baseball stopped being fun."

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 11, 2013.
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Tex is always remembered as a dear friend who is missed tremendously.

Bob Gross

Classmate

March 6, 2019

RIP my Newark NJ friend from the past. We played punchball in the alley, we played on the PAL Championship baseball team together. In the later years we were brought together through Facebook where I learned about your successful life in sports and family. I will miss you but a warmth in my heart will always remain.

mel lissner

March 24, 2013

Frances and family,

I never met Tex, but it's obvious that he was loved by all. I'm sure that your loss will be lightened by the great memories of the past 47 years!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..

Love and God Bless.

Tom Wood

Tom Wood

March 19, 2013

Brian,

Alice and I were saddened to hear of your father's passing. It was always apparent to me how much you valued your family and the importance of family in your life. Although I never met your Dad, it has also become apparent that the apple does not fall far from the tree.

I can only imagine how difficult the recent days have been for you. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve Patton

March 14, 2013

Dear Frances,Sandy,Brian and Susan,
Carol and I are so sad to hear of Tex's passsing. He was a great friend. The memories of the years we shared at Frederick and after college will keep Tex alive for us in our hearts. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. He will truly be missed.
With our love,
Carol and Chet

Chet and Carol Young

March 13, 2013

Dear Frances,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Tex Murray was an outstanding teacher and coach. I enjoyed watching many of his basketball and baseball teams. Thinking of you often during this difficult time.
With warm regards,
Elizabeth Carr
Class of 1980

Elizabeth Carr

March 13, 2013

I loved Mr. Murray. He was a very sweet, nice and caring man. It broke my heart when I heard the news via social networking. The Murray family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Courtney Joyner

March 12, 2013

To the family of the greatest coach and teacher in the history of WHS, my deepest regrets go out to your family...I was blessed to play 5 years of baseball for Coach, after graduation I joined the US Air Force where I spent 25 years,but everytime I came home to visit I made a special trip to see him, if it happen to be a Friday night during football season you always knew to look for him and his lawn chair...God has his baseball coach, now the angels can playball.

Love you Coach

Ivan Leonard

March 12, 2013

Brain you can have the greatest memories looking back having a great dad, and all of his greatness that he shared with you.

Gary Tester

March 12, 2013

Frances and family, please know I have fond memories of Tex's many coaching exploits. I send my sincere regrets and hope that God's strength will sustain you during this time.

Alan Monette

March 12, 2013

It is with deep regret to hear of the passing of coach Murray. He was a great coach and mentor at Windsor High School in which we attended in the 70's. None the less I know he loved my brothers. Reginald passed on fifteen years ago and coach Murray was with my family during the time of his death which meant a lot to my family. I know somewhere in heaven there is a great basketball game going on with Harden, Barr, and Boykins and coach cheering them on. Go Dukes!!!
Sincerely in our hearts,
Janet Harden, Thomas Harden, Ervin Jones

Janet Harden

March 12, 2013

Dearest Frances,Susan,Brian and Sandy,
Andy and I are so deeply saddened to hear about Tex's passing.
May our dear friend Rest In Peace with God and His angels.
Love,
Janet

Andy & Janet Sidoti Button

March 12, 2013

To the Murray family: It is with deep regret to hear of the passing of such a great coachand mentor. He was a great coach to my brother Reginald Harden and Thomas Harden at Windsor High School in which we all attended. I will always remember how he stuck by his players while they attended school and after graduating from high school. My brother, Reggie past away fifteen years ago and coach Murray was right there with my family. I know he loved my brother and I know that somewhere in heaven there is a great basketball game going on with Harden, Barr, and Boykins. That's 4 points for the Dukes!!!!
Sincerely in our prayers,
Janet Harden, Thomas Harden, Ervin Jones

Janet Harden

March 12, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God gives you the strength and comfort you need. God bless you and yours.

Betty Ann Goff

March 12, 2013

Murray Family,
I was heartbroken to hear of Tex's passing, I was very young when he played ball at Frederick, but I never forgot Tex, because my dad always talked about him and compared athletes to him for his tenaciousness,self control and dedication. Dad passed away years ago but I remember at his funeral I looked around and Tex was there,that made a huge impression on me, one I'll never forget, God bless!

John Meadows

March 12, 2013

Coach Murray was an outstanding person, teacher, and human being. I have many fond memories of my high school years keeping stats for basketball and working with him during my study period. Thanks for all you have done and I know you will continue to do amazing things in Heaven. You will be missed but what a deserving man.

March 12, 2013

Dear Frances and family,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Coach Tex. He was a wonderful man who meant a lot to many people. The young men that he coached over the years loved and admired him. He will be missed greatly. Class of 1980

Cotton & Yvonne Bradshaw

March 12, 2013

My condolences to Frances and family. Like many others I met Tex at Frederick Military Academy and Frederick College. There are many great stories about Tex during our college days. He was an excellent athlete and loved coaching. He will surely be missed by all. Our prayers are with you.

Ronnie Jones

March 12, 2013

Frances and famiy,
May God be with you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are of and for you!! I had great times working for a year or two with Tex. Cathy Lee and I stomped the streets of Windsor seeking donations for new uniform jackets for the "Tex Murray" basketball team. It is a memory we all never forgot. He was a great person and I know we will all miss him. May God bless you.

Carolyn Gale

March 12, 2013

Dear Frances and family,
So very sorry for the loss of Tex.. he was loved by many. His family here in NJ have been saddened by his passing. Barbara, Tom, Larry, Kevin, and Dennis will be there. So sorry I can't be there as my dad is ill and lives with us. God Bless... and may Texie rest in peace.. love, Linda & Tom Devlin, Changewater, NJ

Linda Devlin

March 12, 2013

Deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. Coach Murray was a great inspiration and influence in my life. Ray Rawls & Family Trenton, NJ

Ray Rawls

March 12, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss and offer my deepest sympathies. Tex Murray touched so many throughout his life and I feel very fortunate to have known such a great man. He was my baseball coach at Windsor High School and, looking back on those days, the one thing that he truly taught us all was respect. Despite all of his success, he always taught us to respect others, the game, and learn from each experience as he did. He was a humble leader always looking for a way to honor others and redirect praise, a dedicated mentor, and a truly great friend. That is something that I know many remember, cherish, and will continue to celebrate about Coach Murray's life and legacy.

Lee Jones

March 12, 2013

Great Coach and a Great Man! Rest in Peace Coach Murray!!!

Betina Holloway-Cash

March 12, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Coach Murray meant a lot to so many people including me. He was always so kind to my mom and she treasured their friendship. I'm sure they're having lots of laughs together now!

Craig Emerson

March 11, 2013

Rest in peace coach Murray. I will always remember you from my high school days. You were a great man

Deborah Turner

March 11, 2013

Tammy Rutledge

March 11, 2013

With deepest sympathy for your loss!!! May God wrap you and your family in His loving arms now and always!!

Libby Mank

March 11, 2013

Deepest condolences on your loss coach Murray coached me thru my baseball career at windsor high school and also came to watch my son play last year he was a wonderful person and will be missed

Randal Arrington #9

March 11, 2013

It was great seeing Tex at the Frederick College activity in December 2012. So sorry for the loss to the Murray Family.
Eric Seidel -'67

March 11, 2013

Frances,I send my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I give thanks for for Tex's legacy, the love and guidance he gave to his famiily and all the yong people he coached through the years. I pray for his safely reaching home and for you comfort in your grief.

Dee Stanek Rinehart

March 11, 2013

To the Murray family, was sorry to hear of your lost. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.

Billie Buckley

March 11, 2013

Brian,
We are sorry to hear the passing of your Dad. He was a wonderful person and we always enjoyed the times we had together. We especially knew how proud he was of his family. May God be with you during this time and the days that lay ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love always,

Ben and Diane Franklin

March 11, 2013

Deepest condolences on your loss. Coach Murray coached my son thru out his high school baseball career.
The Tomlin Family

March 11, 2013

Rest in Peace Coach, you have earned it and left others to carry on with the lessons you have shared & given over the years, by example, to all of us.

Bob

March 11, 2013

Frances, family and friends, especially those from FMA and Frederick College, my thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

I had the privilege, at the time it seemed the displeasure & problem, of being the Lt. in the first dorm for Tex, Brad, Joe and the Jersey Boys when they came South to Frederick Military. It was truly a "learning experience" for all of us.

Moving on to the college on the James, I had adjusted to and learned to like and care a lot for those same Jersey Boys who became ball hero's & friends.

While I have not seen many in years I still have some great, and scary memories of those first days at FMA & the later Fun Days at FC at Marford.

Blessings to all of you, Rest In Peace Coach Tex, you were a great teacher for even a non-ball player like me, there.

Bob Chauncey

March 11, 2013

Dear Murray Family, So sorry for your lost. I have fond memories of watching my dad,Billy Crafford and Tex playing softball. They were such good times. May God comfort your family.

Sandra Crafford-Vann

March 11, 2013

Sandy, Iam so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad,take care and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. JoAnn Gibson (Suburban Pharmacy)

March 11, 2013

Murray Family:

I am sad to hear of Tex's passing. I attended Frederick Military Academy (59-60), and went on to Frederick College (60-63) being a member of the first class to graduate. Tex was a great guy, and I can see him and Coach Pete Meadows talking basketball and baseball along with Coach Bobby Hodges.
I always felt Tex was Coach Meadows' favorite guard. They could look each other in the eyes---both short, but great people. May our God bless each of you.

Gene Adams (Class of 63)

March 11, 2013

Brian,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your father. The pain and hurt does get better as time goes by. I use the analogy of Lost but Never Forgotten. Coach Murray's legacy will certainly live forever. Prayers going up for you and the entire Murray family in this time of grief.

God Bless!

Timothy Jonas, IAAI-CFI
AVP/Southern Regional Director
Unified Investigations and Sciences, Inc.

Timothy Jonas

March 11, 2013

ONE NICE GUY!

LANCE SEIDEL

March 11, 2013

You were a great coach and you will be missed.
Class of 1998

Kenny Turner

March 11, 2013

To the Murray, Burton, and Dixson families...my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. I feel fortunate to have known Mr. Murray and to have spent time with your family. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.

Lee Creecy Garza

March 11, 2013

Suzy and I are deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved Tex. He was a great friend and teammate. Please accept our sincere condolences Frances, and to Sandy, Brian, and Susan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We love you.

Bob and Suzy Gross

March 11, 2013

To the Murray family, we are very sorry for your loss. Mr. Murray was a great coach, husband, father and grandfather, but most of all a great man. He touched the lives of many ball players in the area, he will be missed by many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shawn James

March 11, 2013

Tex Murray is meeting his maker and will certainly be coaching Heaven's Baseball and Basketball teams "Up There". God Speed "Tex". We'll see you when we get there!

Bill Maddrey

March 11, 2013

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