McMURRAY

Michael, 68, longtime Lebanon resident, died at his home surrounded by loved ones Saturday, December 21, 2013 after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Middletown on March 10, 1945 to Tom & Marcella McMurray, he was a graduate of Middletown High School, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and then attended Miami University to study speech education. Mike spent 40+ years in radio & TV broadcasting as talk show host, disc jockey, sports announcer, program director, general manager and ultimately as the owner of WMMA FM radio station. He hosted a weekly one hour local current events show on Lebanon Channel Six cable since 1998 and served as M.C. for numerous charitable events around Warren County for many years. Mike received the Best in Broadcasting Cincinnati's Choice Award in 1993 and was named Lebanon's Citizen of the Year in 2006. A past teacher of communications at Miami, UD and NKU, Mike enjoyed public speaking and presented customer service seminars for businesses, government agencies and school systems. He also served as President of the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau, owned & operated McMurray Frames & Gifts in downtown Lebanon with his wife Marilyn for 12 years, and enjoyed golf and travel. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Marilyn (Nichols) McMurray, two daughters & sons-in-law, Sara & Rorie Oates of Lebanon and Amy & Misan Olomajeye of West Chester, three grandchildren, Emma and Aidan Oates and Lilia Olomajeye, sister, Debbie Earp (Kent) of Durham, NC, brother, Tom of Naples, FL, step-mother, Jackie McMurray of Middletown, step-brother, Rick Bolton (Denise), and step-sisters, Cindy Bolton and Sandy Dixon (Ed). Visitation Thursday, December 26th, 5:30-7:30 PM, and service Friday, December 27th, 12:30 PM, all at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Lebanon. Arrangements by Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon, with online condolences available at www.hoskinsfh.com. Memorial donations are requested in lieu of flowers to either Lebanon Food Pantry, 190 New St., Lebanon, OH 45036 or Middletown Community Foundation (memo line: 1963 Middies), 300 N. Main St., Middletown, OH 45042.

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Dec. 24, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael McMURRAY

15 Entries

Clare Tasset

January 5, 2014

My husband, Dennis, and I were on the Panama Canal Cruise aboard the Royal Crown Odyssey in 1993 where he was the host of our group. What a gracious and fun man he was. I never forgot that cruise and I will never forget him and his lovely family. Thank you for such great memories.

Mark Elliott

January 2, 2014

I worked with Mike McMurray at WCKY - a class guy. My thoughts are with the family.

Jack Draut

December 28, 2013

What a great man. I didn't have a lot of contact with Mike but when we did he was always the nicest of guys you'd ever meet. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers to all. Love you Mike, Jack

Peggy Dobrozsi

December 27, 2013

Pete and I are so sorry for the loss of Mike. He was such a fine, kind gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed.

Fred and Brenda Runnells

December 27, 2013

We are so sorry about Mike's passing. He was always so friendly and smiling. Prayers to all of the family.

December 26, 2013

I did not know of his extensive community involvement, but I am not surprised. A truly fine individual who represented the best for the class of 63.
Yes, he certainly will be missed.

Doug Vokes

Dan Wigginton

December 26, 2013

What a great loss for the city of LEBANON and the Middies class of 63, but most of all for Mike's family and close circle of friends. A great guy.

Kenneth Meehan

December 25, 2013

A great person 50 years ago we were about to leave for Paris Island On behalf of all Marines "Semper Fi" and God Speed.

Our prayers are with Mike's Family

Tom Draut

December 24, 2013

Mike was my roommate at Miami for one semester. My brother Jack and I played golf with him a few years ago and I got to catch up with him. He was a great guy.

Jim Lowe

December 24, 2013

Marilyn and Family,
I have been friends with Mike since the 7th grade. Mike was one of the most pleasant people I have ever known. He was a tireless worker for the MHS Class of 1963. He will be greatly missed. Having lost my wife of 43 years to cancer I know how hard Mike fought. He was a very brave man. You are fortunate to have a close family. You will help each other now to get through these trying times. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Jewell Watson-Clemons

December 24, 2013

To the family and friends of Michael: Please accept my sincere condolences to each of you. We got acquainted through the years at our class reunions. We were elated to see him at our 50th this year. He will surely be missed.

Most sincerely,

MHS Class of 1963

Jerry Meehan

December 24, 2013

Marilyn and family, Prayers in your great loss. Mike was a friend of many who will be missed.

Mike Moon

December 24, 2013

If you knew Mike McMurray, you liked Mike McMurray.

David Banker

December 24, 2013

Marilyn,
So sorry to here about Mike's passing. His positive attitude and smile will be missed. My condolences to you and your family. Dave Banker

Brooke Johnson Herald

December 24, 2013

My thoughts are with you.