J. “D.” Jerry Murray

J. “D.” Jerry Murray age 81 of Ash Grove passed away at 12:09 a.m. Monday March 25, 2019 at his home. The remains have been cremated.
He was born to Claude and Ethel (Bohannon) Murray on November 26, 1937 in Springfield.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp.
Following his service time he met and married Karen Klann on April 29, 1961. They shared 58 years together and raised three boys. Jerry was never out of work being employed by O’Reilly Automotive for 12 years. Harry Cooper Supply Co. for 17 years and Dayton Rubber for a short time. He owned a farm and was a cattleman.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Karen of the home; three sons, Gary and wife, Angie Murray of Amber Okla. Keith and wife Kim Murray of Ash Grove and Kenny Murray of Ash Grove; three grandchildren, Tabatha Polson and husband Daniel, Josh Polson and wife, Tamela and Bren- nen Murray; four great-grandchildren, Addison and Payslee Polson, Landon Underwwood and Jaxson Murray.
Jerry loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday April 6, 2019 in Sac River Event Center from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Private services at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield with Rev. David Wycuff officiating under the direction of Birch Funeral Home of Ash Grove.

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