Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Robert Murray Obituary
Robert Francis (Bob) Murray died peacefully on May 26, 2021. He was born July 19, 1930 in Lansing, Michigan.
He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Richard, Ernie, Jack and 16-month-old Billy, and his younger sister Mary ("Merm") McKillop; his grandson Jeffery and son-in-law Glen. He is survived by his loving wife Pat, and his sons and daughters and their families: Karen Waldfogel, Linda Slagle and husband Peter, Mike, Janet Smith, and Dan and wife Mary; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held June 1st at 11am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Newport News, with TBD reception following. Please access wjsmithandsonfh.com for more on Bob's life.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Murray
Sponsored by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home - Newport News.
2 Entries
Amy Marchigiani
May 9, 2023
Best friend to our father, George Lawrence. What great times they had together at NASA. Bob was one of the nicest people that I´d ever met. Rest in peace.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Perk Crain
May 31, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Robert Murray's name
Memorial Events
for Robert Murray
Funeral services provided by:
W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home - Newport News210 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601
People and places connected with Robert
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Robert's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Murray's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
