- Date Of Birth: June 1, 1926
- Date Of Death: November 22, 2011
- State: Michigan
MURRAY, William Bill passed away suddenly on November 22, 2011, in Harlingen, TX. Bill was born June 1, 1926, in Winona, MN, a son of Herbert and Helen Murray.
He was very proud of his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Bill worked for several years at St. Regis Panelyte and Aeromotive. He began his business at Murray’s Lawn and Garden doing small engine repair and later worked at Wolverine Auto and Garden until his retirement. Bill was very talented with his hands. His hobbies included making hunting knives in his blacksmith shop. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping and was a former member of the Augusta Custer V.F.W. Post #7956. On May 22, 1953, he was united in marriage to the former Helen Kemp in Galesburg, MI.
Also surviving are a brother Donald Helen Murray of Mt. Iron, MN, and a sister Margaret Stanley Chiglo of Whalan, MN; several nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 6 sisters.
