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Arthur Robert Murray, 77, of Phoenix, passed away August 26, 2005. He was born in Phoenix and attended St. Mary's Grade School and St. Mary's High School (Class of 1947), St. Mary's College in northern California and Arizona State College, Tempe, (Class of 1951). Arthur was an Army Medical Corps veteran of the Korean War, worked as a professional medical representative for Abbott Labs and was a supervisor with the State of Arizona Department of Economic Security. His hobbies included coin collecting, cooking, antiquing and travel. Arthur is survived by his nephew James Michael Killingsworth of Camp Verde and niece Denise Marie States of Seattle, WA. No services are planned. Memorial donations may be made to Body Positive, 4148 North 23rd Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85015 and/or Odyssey Hospice, 202 East Earll Dr. #160, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 31, 2005.

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