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The Most Rev. James A. Murray

Kalamazoo, Michigan

1932 - 2020 (Age 87)

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Murray, The Most Rev. James A. 7/5/1932 - 6/5/2020 Kalamazoo The Most Reverend James A. Murray, 87, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born July 5, 1932 in Jackson, Mich., the son of James Albert and Marcella Clare (Harris) Murray....

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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To the family of Bishop Murray we send our love & prayers,
there are so many things we give thanks for our having our
friend in our lives. He blessed us when "Bishop" let us help
with the Masses at the Fountains. We will miss him so much, He is with his God now - think they all are having a wonderful celebration in Heaven. May God bless all his family and friends with comfort and know we've all been blessed by having him in our lives. Ron & Donna Holmes

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Synthia, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your Uncle, Bishop Murray. May he Rest in Peace and Eternal Light.

Sincerely,

Bob and Colleen Smith

Father Murray was are patir at St. Therese. His always kidded my dad about growing rutabagas on our farm. He and other priest came out to Sunday dinner at our home several times. He gave my dad his last rites in the hospital. I really like him as our pastor. He will deeply be missed by all.

He put everyone at ease in conversations after Mass.
I would often see him grocery shopping at the "D&W" food store,
He was a Special "ordinary" man of God, he walks among his flock.
May he rest in Peace and in the Love of Jesus our Savior.

My sincere condolences to Bishop Murray's dear family and friends. I mourn and pray with you.

I had the honor of working for Bishop Murray for 14 years in the Diocese of Lansing. God put me in the best hands at a time in my life when I need a shining example of faith, strength, patience, and humor. I learned so much from him and his lessons live on in me every day. May you Rest in Peace, Bishop Murray. We loved you and we honor you.