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Richard Murray Obituary
Virginia Beach - Richard Murray, 75, of the 1600 block of Devon Way, passed away June 11, 2012 in Virginia Beach.
A native of Bronx, New York, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service and also retired from the Virginia Beach Fire Department after 20 years. He was an avid golfer and belonged to the BOMGA and the Virginia Beach Seniors Golf Club. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
He was predeceased by his first wife of 40 years, Kathleen E. Murray. He was also predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Zimba, and a brother, John Murray. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy Murray, two daughters, Susan Wilson (Joe) and Kathleen Howard (Matt), three sons, Richard Murray, Michael Murray and John Murray (Sandy), a step-son, Kip Rountree, step-daughter, Heather, a sister, Iris Seymour, twelve grandchildren, Ryan, Vincent, Katie, Jeffrey, Dylan, Laci, Mackenzie, Adam, Nathan, Haley, Christopher and Karissa, a great grandson, John, his mother-in-law, Miriam Kipp, brother-in-law, Barry Kipp (Pat) and many nieces and nephews including Lorraine, Barbara and Doug.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Kempsville Chapel Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kempsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Murray
Time to tee off my friend...
Angie Russell
June 15, 2012
All my love and prayers are with each of you, my dear Murray family. Nothing that comes with death is ever easy to cope with. I am terribly sorry for your loss as well as the loss to so many that also loved him dearly. We are one less great man... I know that I will always have fond memories of him as well as with all you and I thank you for that. May God bless you, Richard Murray, you are truly one of a kind!!! With much love, Angie
Starr Land
June 14, 2012
Kathy, you and your family are in our thoughts.
Al Rhodes
June 14, 2012
Kathy,
My prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Diane Keenan
June 14, 2012
May God comfort the Murray family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Buddy Dean
June 13, 2012
Our sympathy and condolences to the entire Murray family for your loss.
Becky Best
June 13, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Murray family during this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers will be with you in the coming days.
Kristi Watts Myers
June 13, 2012
I am thinking of your family in this time of great loss and sorrow. May strength and love be with each of you.
Suzanne Dorsey
June 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Murray family.
Pam Boyle Riddick
June 13, 2012
Mike and John: I am so very sorry for the loss of your father! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Anthony Riley
June 13, 2012
Too Many Great Memories to List. Rest in Peace Mr Murray!! I Love You and Your Wonderful Family. Gods Speed!!!
Anthony "Tony" Riley
Cindi- Bain Howard
June 13, 2012
Dear Susan & Ricky- So sorry to Hear of your Fathers passing . My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family...
Cindi
Dara Wroblewski
June 13, 2012
Sandy,
My condolences go out to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Judy Sweet
June 13, 2012
John and Sandy, I was so sorry to hear of your loss...Please let me know if there is anything I can do for yall. I know what it is like to lose a Dad...fond memories help soothe the pain. God give you peace!
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