Mark Dwane Murray

Mark D. Murray, 67, of Sault Ste. Marie, MI passed away unexpectedly Sunday September 10, 2023 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He was born April 16, 1956 in Detroit, MI to Charlie Osco Murray and Norma Jean Mushinski.
Mark grew up in Detroit and Belleville, MI. After high school he went into the US Army where he served his country. Once back in Michigan he married Tammy Fisher in 1978. Mark and Tammy moved to Cookeville, TN and that is where their son Jeremy was born. After moving back to Michigan their daughter Rene was born 18 months later. After separating from his wife Mark moved to Sault Ste. Marie, MI and this is where he and his partner Chevon had their son Marcus. Mark loved living in the Soo so that he could hunt and fish, work outside on various projects, and grill. Mark loved to cook and eat delicious food. He was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and was very proud of his native heritage.
Mark is survived by his special friend, Crissy Burtt; children, Jeremy D. Murray, Marcus J. Murray, and Rene A. Henderson (Murray); sisters, Pat Leask and Kelly Morrow; brothers, Mike Murray, David Murray, Timmy Murray, and Garrett Murray; cousin, Tom Mounts; and grandchildren, Gavin T. Henderson, Reese A. Henderson, Conor J. Murray, and Brody J. Henderson.
Mark is predeceased by his parents and brother, James Murray.
Traditional Services will be Saturday October 14, 2023 at 12noon at the North Shore Sugar Island Township Park on Sugar Island, MI. Following the service there will be a luncheon at the Sault Tribe Cultural Center. Galer Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.