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Bill Murray

1936 - 2021

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

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Edwards Funeral Home

201 North 12th Street

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Bill Murray Obituary

Bill Murray
William H. "Bill" Murray, 84 of Fort Smith, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was born on September 11, 1936 in Chicago, IL. He played the piano and the pipe organ, having played professionally for several years. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church where he served as the church organist from 1985 to 1995.
Services are pending, cremation arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Muggy; three daughters, Susan Cotten of Centerville, OH, Valerie Cline of Neenah, WI and Kathryn Murray of Ellison Bay, WI. He is also survived by six grandchildren and many cousins.

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Published by Times Record from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2021.

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Melinda Foster

February 25, 2021

I had the pleasure of meeting this man while I was in school choir classes. Great man he was. May you rest in peace. Thank you for the lessons and things you have taught so many people.

Stacey A. Wight

February 23, 2021

I was honored to meet Bill through my mother, Dorothy Wight. He was a very nice man and was a wonderful pianist. Enjoyed listening him play. Prayers for you Muggy and your family.

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