Skeeter McMurry

Lloyd “Skeeter” Aubrey McMurry finally decided to rest on December 13, 2025 at the age of 83 - something he spent a lifetime avoiding. Born on September 3, 1942, in Bishop, California, he was affectionately known as “Skeeter,” a nickname that perfectly captured his boundless energy, untamable nature, and mischievous attitude, all of which evolved into an adventurous spirit deeply rooted in the outdoors.
Skeeter earned a degree in Civil Engineering before continuing his education at Western State College of Law, where he obtained a Juris Doctorate. He dedicated 44 years of service to Caltrans in San Bernardino, working in the Division of Construction Safety and concluding his career overseeing the Legal Department. Throughout his tenure, he was widely respected for his intelligence, integrity, and unwavering commitment to keeping others safe. After retiring from Caltrans, Skeeter was far from slowing down. He went on to start a construction company with his wife and son and ultimately served as Director of Safety for Leading Edge Scaffold in Las Vegas. He was deeply involved in the day-to-day operations and played a major role in establishing Leading Edge Scaffold as one of the most respected scaffold companies on the West Coast. In his personal life, however, he preferred a far more independent interpretation of safety rules, where warning labels were optional and personal safety was, at best, selectively applied.
Age was just a number to Skeeter and one he treated like a speed limit, completely optional. He outworked, outpaced, and out-stubborned people half his age, earning a reputation as the hardest-working man around. There was always something that needed to be done and he was usually already doing it. The younger crowd tried to keep up, but Skeeter never slowed down, because to him, rest was optional and quitting simply didn’t exist.
Outside of work, Skeeter found joy in fishing, trap shooting, remodeling houses, and tackling challenges of any kind. Racing Motocross wasn’t just a hobby, it was a personality trait…full throttle, airtime mandatory, and gravity more of a suggestion than a rule.
He was happiest when working with his hands, being outdoors, and spending time with family. Skeeter was known for his sharp intelligence, quick wit, and endless supply of stories he loved to tell, retell, and retell again, just in case you missed a detail the first three times. If you weren’t enjoying yourself, he would fix that, living by his favorite saying: “It’s your responsibility to have fun.”
Skeeter is survived by his loving wife, Ronda McMurry; his children, Mike McMurry, Heather Allen, Audrey Greeley, Kelly Cretti, and Matthew McMurry; his grandchildren, Kalei Greeley, Karson Greeley, Kade Greeley, Sean Allen, Kyle Greeley, Kyra Allen, Tristan McMurry, Averie McMurry, Ainsley Cretti, Mikylla McMurry, Declan Cretti, Brayden McMurry, Mitchel McMurry, and Devynn McMurry; and his great-grandchildren, Makaio Greeley and Nalukai Greeley.
Skeeter leaves behind a legacy of laughter, hard work, adventure, and a reminder to enjoy the ride, and always exaggerate your stories…just a little.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 12 p.m. in Las Vegas, Nevada. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration of Skeeter’s remarkable life.