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William Murray Obituary
William Montgomery Murray was born on March 2, 1991 in The Woodlands, Texas, to parents Thomas Charles (Tom) Murray and Janelle Hoke Murray, and he went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2012. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, James (Jim) Hoke. William is survived by his parents; his brothers Thomas Charles Murray Jr., James Edward Murray, and Samuel Bennett Murray; his grandparents Edward and Grace Montgomery Murray, of Pittsburgh, and Molly Gray Hoke, of New Caney; aunts and uncles Janette Miller, Regina and Barry Coffman, Jamie and Brandi Hoke, Debbie and Keith Pistorious, Tim and Karen Murray, James and Debbie Murray and Diane and Greg Levine, and numerous cousins. Will's parents Tom and Janelle, are both teachers in Conroe I.S.D. He was a 2009 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, and a student at Sam Houston State University, where he was majoring in criminal justice. Because of his great love of the outdoors, he hoped to become a Game Warden. William always had a beautiful and ready smile and everyone enjoyed his company. His death brings great sadness to his family and a multitude of friends.
Visitation will be held Friday July 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Funeral Home 1801 E. White Oak Terrace Conroe, TX 77304 and funeral service will be held Saturday July 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakridge Baptist Church 500 E. Oak Hill Dr. Spring, TX 77386. Interment will follow in Bays Chapel Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Woodforest National Bank care of William Murray Scholarship Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Murray
ZW
July 18, 2017
I sure do miss him, love ya man
Melanie Janica
August 17, 2012
My deepest sympathies go out to this family in the unthinkable loss of yet another son and brother. I pray too for answers in TJ's disappearance. I enjoyed his sense of humor so much. May you feel God's love and comfort through the heartfelt concern of so many who hold you in prayer.
Melanie Janica
Mike Williamson
July 26, 2012
Rarely does someone so young affect so many of varying age groups. Will was that kind of person - Special. We will miss him dearly and think of him often as we walk through the woods or fish the waters. Rest peacefully.
BARB WOJTASZEK JOYCE
July 25, 2012
Tom & family,
In reading Will's guest book, what great testimonials to you all as a family. I have not seen Tom in ions but can feel your loss all the way back in the burg as I am sure others do too. God bless all of you & may you gather strength from each other at this terrible time. You and your family will forever be in my prayers.
Barbara Andes
July 25, 2012
I just heard about this tragedy yesterday or I would've made visitation. I cannot
believe this has happened... how sad. I do remember that winning smile, such a handsome, robust young man. My heart goes out to all of you.
Barbara Andes
John, Leah, Sarah, & Allie Gray
July 24, 2012
Our prayers continue to be with your family during this time and the days ahead. Dear God, wrap your arms around this family and hold them in your comfort always.
John, Leah, Sarah, & Allie Gray
July 24, 2012
Janelle, Tom, James, & Sam,
Please stay strong in this difficult time. Family is very important & I hope TJ is reunited with you soon. My thoughts are with ya'll, please just stay strong.
Jeffrey Landrum
July 24, 2012
May this difficult time be healed with the presence of God. Will never wanted us to stop doing what we all do. Cherish the memories that you have and know that he is gone but never forgotten. Till we meet again.
The Landrum Family
Mary Kiesewetter
July 24, 2012
My memories of Will during his freshman year in my Art class was his smile, mischievious grin and his charm. Stopping by my classroom just say "hi!" during his sophomore, junior, & senior years warmed my heart. My heart and prayers goes out to his family. God bless you.
Looking UP
Regina Coffman
July 23, 2012
He knew where he was going, "someday"... December 2011 Santa Fe, NM
Our family will miss Will dearly.
Aunt Gina
The Stinson Family
July 23, 2012
To know Will was to love him. His smile touched many hearts.
unknown
July 23, 2012
We never know when our work here on Earth is complete. I know that Will was a remarkable young man and will be missed dearly by his family and many friends. I pray for comfort and God's healing for each and everyone that had the pleasure of knowing Will. There is a book called "To Heaven and Back" that will truly comfort broken hearts.. God Bless
Mickie Hembree
July 23, 2012
My heart breaks for all the family and friends. Will was a HUGE part of my family and I know we are going to miss him more than words can express. Hold the memories close and just know we will see him again one day. Love and Prayers to all the family and friends, forever in our hearts! xoxox
Lisa Daniels
July 23, 2012
Love, hope and prayers to the Murray family during this difficult time. I pray that God will will hold you all close and bring some peace to your hearts..
The Daniels Family
Carolyn Andrews
July 22, 2012
I don't know will or TJ or the Murray family personally; however watching my boyfriends nephew jonathon Wilson grieve breaks our hearts. He seems to be a very special young man who will be missed by so many. God bless you and yours, it will be a long road ahead for you with many sad days, remember the special times that you shared and know your sons are still with you!
Megan
July 22, 2012
My heart breaks every time I realize that will is gone. I did not know him personally but he was one of my brother and sisters greatest friends and to see how much pain they are enduring is a testament to the wonderful person he was. Him
And my brother were inseparable fishing buddies. My prayers are continuously lifted for the Murray family and all that got to enjoy will's presence on this earth
Bryan & Lori Hines
July 22, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying God grants you mercy and peace as you grieve the loss of William and TJ.
Connie Pierson-Russell
July 21, 2012
I personally don't know Will but I have family members who do , my heart and prayers go out to your family . Put it all in gods hand
Unknown
July 21, 2012
...My heart hurts so much for you. All that you have been through. I pray for you, family and all friends, as you go thru this trying time..God does have his arms wrapped around you and holding you and loving you...
God Bless you always.....
Bob Stack
July 21, 2012
Tom,
Our condolences to you and your family. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheryl Reaves Swonke
July 21, 2012
Murray Family,
We are so sorry for your loss! We will pray for your family.
Pat Buckley
July 21, 2012
Dear Murray Family,
You are in my heart and my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
ORWALL
July 21, 2012
To the Murray family, who has been part of our Oak Ridge Woodlands Area Little League family for so many years, we send our deepest sympathy and prayers. We hope our gift to William's Memorial Fund Scholarship at Woodforest Bank will provide a continual memorial for all the wonderful things William and the Murray family have given to others over the years.
With Warmest Regards,
ORWALL Board of Directors
Cynthia Speer
July 21, 2012
Praying Gods Grace to pour upon each member of the Murray family,as well as all those that love Will. I pray that Gods peace that surpasses all understanding overtake each and every one of you, and for the knowledge in each of your hearts that you know Will is very much alive and well and the day will come when all will be reunited again!
July 21, 2012
Dear Murray Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May all the love that surrounds you give you strength.
My deepest sympathy.
Sherry Mohr
The Woodlands
Brock Moss
July 21, 2012
Murray Family,
Our condolences go out to you all for the loss and situations you have had to deal with. Prayers have been going your way, we pray that through this tough time you can find peace and comfort that Will is in pure happiness with the Lord our God. Also, that you can rejoice knowing that you get to see Will again when your day comes to enter Heaven!
July 21, 2012
Janelle, Sam, and the entire Murray Family.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. We are so saddened. We could never find enough words. Please know that we are Praying for you all. May The Lord comfort you with His promise, and grace. Heaven's gain as your Beloved Will now sits with The Father. Our hearts are so, so heavy for you.
Sincerely,
Billy, Christian, and Cayla
The Lands
Barbara Leon
July 21, 2012
Tom & Janelle, no words can do justice to the profound feelings of sympathy I wish to express to you and your family. I pray that you will always depend on the memories that will always be with you as you work through the loss of your son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May hope and love be your strength, now and forever.
July 20, 2012
We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.May you find peace in knowing your friends are with you despite the distance. Praying for you and wishing you comfort. Will is at peace in Heaven.
Wim, Lori, Zack and Kelsey
Becky Brimberry
July 20, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I cannot even imagine the piece of your hearts that are missing now. My daughter, Amanda, is so distressed. I told her to hold her boys close as you never know what tomorrow may bring. Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. May the Lord get you through this difficult time and wrap his arms around your family. I continue to pray for your other son and pray every day for a word from anyone to help you find him.
David and Lisa Rose
July 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through your loss of your son. I cannot even imagine the hurt and holes in your hearts and of many others. We will continue to pray for you!
Miss Debbie Hursh
July 20, 2012
Tom,Janelle,James,& Sam,
Our hearts are so heavy over William's passing. Words cannot express what you all must be enduring. Our family has fond memories of all of the boys childhood years. It was a true blessing to be in all of your lives.
In this time of grief, it is a blessing to know that William is with our lord and savior. God Bless
Terry, Miss Debbie, Heather, & Noel Hursh
Linda & Melinda Maddux
July 20, 2012
Tom, Janelle, and family, please know you are in our prayers as you walk through this valley. You mean so much to so many and we are grieving with you. God has promised that He will send His Comforter to surround and carry you and we know that He is faithful to keep His promises. We love you! Love, Mrs. Maddux & Melinda
Carol Filardi Anderson
July 20, 2012
To the Murray family:
I only wish I could do something to ease your pain! You will all be in my daily prayers, as I will pray that God gives you strength to move forward. He will now be your special angel.
Sammie Rutledge
July 20, 2012
My dear cousin Janelle and family,
My heart is so heavy for you at this most unbearable time in your life. There are really no words that can give you what you need right now. Just know that many are in prayer for you, Tom, James, and Sam. Allow others to help you all they can, and turn what humans can't do over to Christ to hold you tightly in His arms and give you the comfort and peace no one but He can do. Jesus promises He will be with us, even until the end of the earth.
I love you,
Sammie and Family
Debbie Dutton
July 20, 2012
There are no words to describe the sorrow and sadness that your family and this community are feeling.I don't know that any of us will ever be able to understand such tragedies.I pray that faith and love for each other can comfort your family somehow. In our prayers....The Dutton Family
Lisa Bednar Miller
July 20, 2012
Coach Murray, Janelle, James and Sam - may your family, friends, and faith get you through this tough time. I remember when each adorable little boy was born and watched them grow as I babysat for each angel. The entire Bednar family is praying for each of you and may God bring you strength and courage. Love, Lisa Bednar Miller
Pat and Bev Garvey
July 20, 2012
Sincerest deepest sympathy, we shall pray for your family.
Danielle Scheiner
July 20, 2012
I cannot begin to express how heartbroken I am for your family. Will was a wonderful kid and it's just not fair that he was taken so soon. As others have stated, his spirit will certainly live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. May God grant you the warmth and comfort of His peace to get through this dark time.
With deepest sympathy,
Danielle and the Scheiner boys, Reed and Dane
Lolli Sneed
July 20, 2012
May William's light shine on you and guide you as you mourn his loss and treasure his memory. Dillon, Megan, and Lolli Sneed.
Will & I hanging out at Grandma and Grandads.
Gregory Levine
July 20, 2012
Tom, Janelle, James, and Sam,
Death is not the end of who we are. It is only a brief pause in the endless cycle of our lives. Each of us is a spirit that cannot die.
Will is in our hearts and can never die.
Please accept our sympathy and know that we will all meet again.
Love,
The Levine Family
Carole & Bill Rodger
July 20, 2012
Dearest Janelle and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers will continue for you and your family. With sincere sympathy,we are hoping you will find some comfort in special memories. Love, Carole & Bill Rodger
Patty Allison
July 20, 2012
The connection made with Will when my two children met him less than two years ago has provided priceless memories. The bond was immediate and it was obvious how important he would be to Byron and Sarah. Their hearts are broken. Words cannot express our sorrow for your family. I am praying for peace for all of you. I thank God for his friendship and the memories shared with Byron and Sarah. May God bless all of the Murray family.
Robyn Ryles
July 20, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers. I can't even imagine the pain your family is going through. Our time here is limited and precious. Makes us all want to hold our babies a little tighter today and tell everyone we love how much they mean to us. xoxo
Jeffrey Landrum
July 20, 2012
May your family find peace, love, and happiness. We may never know Gods plan, but always trust him. Your family is in my prayers.
July 20, 2012
Thoughts and many prayers going out to the family. May you find peace and comfort in God.
Keith Hacker and Kathy Franklin
July 20, 2012
My prayers are with your family.
July 20, 2012
Janelle, my prayers are with you and your family. I am SO sorry for your loss.
Penny Liebst
Colleen & Jim Duhon
July 20, 2012
Dear Murray's,
Please know that our family and theirs are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers as you go through these storms put in front of you this year. You were and have always been there for our kids and I have had the joy to have been there for your boys. You have been wonderful parents and your boys always shared with me special things you did together. May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. We love yall.
Tom & Andrea Edwards
July 20, 2012
Tom,Janelle,James,& Sam,
Words can not express the sadness we felt when we learned of Will's tragic death. He was a special guy and a wonderful friend to Josh. We will fondly remember their many fishing and hunting excursions.May God's love and strength surround you during this difficult time. With much love and sympathy, Tom & Andrea Edwards
Virginia Harrington
July 20, 2012
I am deeply saddened for the Murray family. Mrs. Murray you were my daughter's P.E. teacher. I never got to meet you but you have impacted me, my husband, my family and Bible study group. Your eternal mindset is so encouraging. Your joy is truly from the Lord and I know you are impacting so many for the kingdom. To God be the glory!
Joyce Sterling
July 20, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I pray for God to hold you, comfort you and give you the strength you need at this time. With Love
Sharon and Jack Dover
July 19, 2012
To the special family of William,
We are so sorry for the devastating loss of your precious son, William. We are praying for peace that passes all understanding.
Love from Sharon, Jack and family
Debbie Keeble
July 19, 2012
My heart and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We don't know why God called your son to come home, way before his time. I pray you fall back on God's Word knowing that one day you will be with Will again, but the next time will be for eternity. Praying God gives you strength to endure until you see your beloved child again.
Kirk & Cathy Raines
July 19, 2012
Tom and Janelle, James, & Sam we are praying for you all. Will was such a great kid and he is going to be missed terribly. We pray for peace and comfort for all of you. Love The Raines
Glenna Riddell
July 19, 2012
My sincere condolences go out to the Murray family. May they find peace in knowing Will is now cradled in the arms of our Holy Father and is safe. Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Kathy smith
July 19, 2012
Will was a great guy who always had that great smile. I enjoyed his confidence and never knew anyone who loved to fish and hunt more. From everything Ive read you were very much loved and cherished as a friend. Why so much has happened to your family I will never understand but because they are a close family they will get through this and be able remember all the good times and how lucky we all were to have had you in our lives. Love all of you Kathy
Charlotte Wellman
July 19, 2012
Will has touched our hearts and will be a part of us forever. The world has suffered a great loss and Heaven has received a great angel. I am so thankful and blessed for the time my family and I had with him.
Dennis Hom
July 19, 2012
Will was a very special student who became a very good friend.Hunting and fishing with will was always fun, very little words and lots of activity.If my son grows up with some of Will's character and abilities I will be blessed.I am going to miss you very much!!
Beth Pistorius
July 19, 2012
We will miss Will very much. He was an amazing cousin and lit up every room he walked into. Though we do not understand why this is happening, we will pray each and every day.
All our love,
Ryan, Beth and James Pistorius
Teresa Osborne
July 19, 2012
Will would light up the room when he walked in with his smile. My heart goes out to Janelle, Tom, Sam and James. May God give you peace & comfort at this time and the days to come. Ms. O.
Kerri Hom
July 18, 2012
Will touched so many people in his short time here that is evident. I feel so fortunate to have known you as I did. Hearts are broken all over the U.S.! I will always remember your awesome smile,playful spirit & gentle heart. Rest easy my friend for I know you are at home.Janelle,Tom,James & Sam My heart truly goes out to you. May you find peace & comfort within your faith.. Kerri Hom
July 18, 2012
My prayers are with you.
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