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Bob Murray Obituary

LAKELAND, Ga. - Bob Sherod Murray, 67, of Lakeland, passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 30, 1943 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late Gilbert Murray and the late Tom Smith and Ora Murray Smith of Lakeland Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1968 and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Aniston Alabama and the Shriners Temple. He was a faithful member of Pleasant Way Baptist Church in Lowndes County Georgia. Survivors include: Wife, Barbara Pierce Murray, Lakeland, GA; 2 Daughters & Sons-In-Laws, Kellie & Trent Edmunds, Harlem, GA, Kristie & Scott Childers, Helena, AL; 3 Grandsons, Chase Wright, Harlem, GA, Luke Childers, Helena, AL, Jack Sherod Childers, Helena, AL; 5 Sisters -In Law, Jean Permenter, Statenville, GA, Virginia & Winson Ganas, Naylor, GA, Sharon & Freddy Ramsey, Valdosta, GA, Brenda & Howard Ray, Lakeland, GA, Sandra & Larry Luke, Lakeland, GA; Brother In Law, Roy & Liz Pierce, Blairsville, GA. Family will receive friends on Thursday February 18, 2010 from 6-8PM. Funeral Services will be held Friday February 19, 2010 at Pleasant Way Baptist Church in Lowndes County at 11:00AM with Rev. Bill Watson officiating. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com . Music Funeral Services is serving the Murray family. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Lynda Clark

February 18, 2010

Kristie and family, I am so sorry to hear about your father.I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this time of sorrow.

Cornelius Monument Co Inc Chris and Tracy Cornelius

February 18, 2010

May God bless you in your time of sorrow and may your memories bring you comfort.

Martha Wallace

February 18, 2010

Kristie and Family, I was greatly saddened to hear of your lost. My thougts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jerry/Carol Paul

February 17, 2010

Dear Barbara Murray,
We have had you and Bob in our thoughts and prayers for many years and we were shocked and deeply sorry for your loss.No doubt Bob was in pain/discomfort during his last days on this earth but knowing how you two loved and cherished each other they were as hap
py as humanly possible.He is with the Lord now preparing a better place where the two of will meet again and be together forever.
Love you,
Jerry & Carol Paul 131 Preakness dr.
Evans, Ga.
[email protected]

Karen Edmunds Simpson

February 17, 2010

Dear Kellie and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts, but like my Daddy, he is no longer suffering. Am sending you all love and prayers. Love, Karen & Family

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