Charlottesville, Virginia
Mar 13, 1930 – Sep 5, 2023
Joseph James "Jim" Murray, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Charlottesville on September 5, 2023. Jim was born on March 13, 1930, in Lexington, Virginia, and he was educated at Davidson College (1947-1951) and Merton College, Oxford (Rhodes Scholar, 1951-1954). He served in the US Army...
Read MoreJoe, Tiki, and Will - Wendy and I have such fond memories of visiting at Bentivar. With our British mothers and our scientist fathers, our families had a lot in common. It is hard to believe our parents now are all gone, but they certainly instilled in us a deep appreciation of the natural world. Thinking of you all - Hayley (Murphy) Parrish & Wendy (Murphy) Wright
Hayley Parrish
September 26, 2023 | Friend
As a 20 year old back in the 70´s, Jim and Bess went were kind, generous, and supportive to me at a time when it made a impactful difference in my trajectory, my well being, and my life. I have always remembered and appreciated them for their kindness.
Bruce GORDON
September 16, 2023 | Friend
