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Former co-owner of City Dairy
W.J. "Willie" McMurry, 79, a longtime resident of Alamogordo, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Alamogordo.
Mr. McMurry was born Dec. 25, 1928, in Black, Texas, to Finis E. and Virginia (Houston) McMurry. He graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1946. He and his brothers, George and Mac, started City Dairy, which they operated until 1976.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Bessie "Patsy" (Wooten) McMurry, of the family home; four sons, Tom McMurry and his wife Theresa, of Alamogordo, Ted McMurry and his wife Jody, of Ozark, Mo., Tim McMurry and his wife Melody, of Dallas and Pat McMurry and his wife Karen, of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Sally McMurry, of Alamogordo, and Susan Galloway and her husband John, of Tularosa; 10 grandchildren, Jamie McMurry, Mike McMurry, Tonya McMurry, Eric McMurry, Kristin McMurry, Ty McMurrt, Timel McMurry, T.J. McMurry, Samantha Galloway and Sean Galloway; two brothers, Ken McMurry, of Alamogordo, and Don McMurry, of Los Alamos; and five sisters, Elizabeth James, of Canyon, Texas, Virginia Weaver, of Alamogordo, Martha Nolan, of Austin, Texas, Margaret Swanson, of T or C, and Kathy Kicklighter, of Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George and Mac; and three sisters, Mildred Barnett, Mary Blazer and Doris Weaver.
A memorial service will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Hamilton-O'Dell Chapel with Tom McMurry officiating.
Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in Monte Vista Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Otero County, P.O. Box 1731, Alamogordo 88311.
To send condolences to the family or sign the online guest book, please visit www.hamiltonodell.com.

Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Jan. 15 to Jan. 29, 2008.
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Ted, Tom and Family,
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your father.

Pam Melton

February 3, 2008

Tom; My condolences to you and your family.My thoughtsand prayers are with you. Simon Carrillo (Alamogordo)

January 24, 2008

We are deeply saddened to hear of Mr. McMurray's passing and offer our sincerest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the McMurray family. Although we met Mr. McMurry just once at Pat's and Karen's wedding, having Pat as a brother-in-law has given us a chance to know and appreciate the wonderful and caring person his father was.

Eva and Stan White

January 20, 2008

Patsy, Sally and family. We are so saddened of Willie's death. The world has definitely been a better place of Willie having been here. We will really miss him and his friendly, loving way of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bassett & Georgia Bryant

January 18, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Mr. McMurry was a true friend/father type to our family. Wally Anderson and Ruby Zurawski family

Wally Anderson

January 17, 2008

Willie has been such a wonderful friend to our family and especially to my mother, Shorty Gray. We are so sorry for your loss.
Keith Gray and family

Keith Gray

January 16, 2008

Tom; My very deepest condolences at this very difficult time for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry about your great loss.
Love to you and your family

Harriet Marable

January 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jimmy and Donna Dielmann

January 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammie Reynolds & Boys & Girls Club

January 15, 2008

I am so saddened to hear of Willie's passing. He was such a wonderful person..always happy and caring. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers to all of the family.

Betty Weaver

January 15, 2008

If a person were allowed to choose their brother in laws. you could search the world over and not find a better one.We pray for comfort for the family.
We love you Willie.
Wayne & Sis

Wayne Wooten

January 14, 2008

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