John Vernon McMurray

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John McMurray Obituary

JOHN VERNON McMURRAY AUG. 15, 1935 - JAN. 2007 Vernon McMurray, age 71, a resident of Merced passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 20, 2007. He was born August 15, 1935 to the late Charles and Sallie McMurray in Merced, California.

Vernon was the youngest of eight children. He grew up on a farm in the Atwater/Livingston area. After graduating from Livingston High School, Vernon served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956.

Vernon owned the M & M Carpet Service in Merced for 40 years. He enjoyed bowling and was a Giants Baseball Fan. He especially enjoyed fishing with his family and long time friends. He was a member of the Club Mercedes.

He surely will be missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; daughters, Sheria McMurray of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Sheila Thomas of Las Vegas, California; sons, Edward McMurray of Modesto, CA, Greg McMurray of Fremont, Ca, Keith and Vincent McMurray of Merced, CA; brothers, Arthur McMurray of Merced, CA, Stanley McMurray of Winton, Ca; sisters, Dorothy Wiggins of Winton, Ca and Rheba Baylor of Ventura, Ca; stepdaughters, Kim Terry of Walnut Creek, Shawn Donahue of Modesto; stepsons, Mark and Gregory Krajewski of Sacramento and Matthew Hamblin of Tucson, AZ; 19 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a large family and many, many friends.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, the late Charles and Sallie McMurray; son, Vernon Jr.; brothers, Roscoe and R.Q. McMurray and sister, Letha Moore of Ventura, California.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. Burial will be held on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine, California.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.

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Published by Modesto Bee on Jan. 24, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for John McMurray

11 Entries

Vernon McMurray

February 15, 2007

To my Grandfather you will be missed but never forgotten for the things you have done in this community. One thing I will never forget you told me was never give up and stay in school to make something of myself. I love you
Your Grandson,

Vince Landolina

January 29, 2007

I did not know John real well, but what I did know made me like him. I have not seen John in 25 years. The first thought that came to me of John when I heard the news was a real genuine smile and a guy at peace with himself and life.
God Bless.

renee lopez

January 29, 2007

Johnny Mac
You were part of our Lopez family. Thank-you, you helped me keep my dad Benny's memories alive. First thing I thought of when I found our you had passed is You have gone Fishing with the G street Tavern crew. I love you Johnny Mac. You were like a dad to me and were alway there for me and I Thank-You. I put you up there with the Great Martin Luther King, you were what he fought for, diversity in our community. You have Great many Friends.....Peace my friend.
Love Renee Lopez

renee lopez

January 29, 2007

Johnny Mac
You were part of our Lopez family. Thank-you, you hepled me keep my dad Benny's memories alive. First thing I thought of when I found our you had passed is You have gone Fishing with the G street Tavern crew. I love you Johnny Mac. You were like a dad to me and were alway there for me and I Thank-You. I put you up there with the Great Martin Luther King, you were what he fought for, diversity in our community. You have Great many Friends.....Peace my friend.
Love Renee Lopez

Mike Jeffrey

January 29, 2007

As far back as I can remember Johnny Mac was a friend to our family. My father and I were in the building trade and worked along side John on many a project, We were painters and John was the floorman. We often crossed paths in the mornings at the Sherwin Williams store. We always exchanged fishing stories or information where the hot fishing spot was at the moment. I was truely saddened to hear he had passed, He was a goodman by anyone`s standards and I am proud to say he was my friend. Thanks for the good memories "Babe" We are surely going to miss you. Mike Jeffrey, Jeffrey`s Painting Service

John Montoya

January 28, 2007

God Bless you Mac. You will be missed.

Adrian Ward

January 27, 2007

One thing I remember about my uncle Vernon is when we use to go on our fishing trips he was always the first one to catch a fish. I had fun growing up and knowing my uncle Vernon as the "man in the van" later to be known as the carpet man. I will miss my uncle and I am honored to have worked with him for the last six years.

Irita Davis

January 24, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief; may your memories bring you comfort. Sheryl, sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Just writing to let you know that you are in my prayers. You know we go back a long ways. My father and your father knew each other and served in the military together, but my father, Ernest Lenwood Davis (Dave), was called home early to be with the Lord. My mom knows your mom: we would always end-up in the same department stores(Kiddie Shop or Sterlings) and end up in the same clothes at Galen Clark Elementry School. Just remember and thank god you were blessed with such everlasting memories and years.

Jean Evelyn Andrews

January 24, 2007

God's Blessings

Ernie Williams

January 24, 2007

I remember some good times with John playing ball at Stribley Park,in the 60's. He was a competitor and a first class guy. We lost a good guy.

Cassandra Alonzo-Ward

January 24, 2007

You will be missed!

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