Bobby Louis Murray, 74, of Kennedale, Texas passed away on October 17th, 2019. He was born in Tulare, California on March 14th, 1945 to Juanita Jewel Adkisson Murray. Bobby graduated from Arlington High School in 1964.
He married Carolyn Kay Hunt on May 31st 1969 in Arlington Texas and they were blessed with three children Angela, Michael, and David.
Bobby worked at General Motors for 30 years in many positions including welder, assemblyman, trim applicator, and water test technician. He retired on May 1st, 1994.
He was a dedicated Christ follower who loved his God and his family with all of his heart.
Bobby loved his old classic cars and owned many over the years including a classic red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and his red 1968 Chevrolet Corvette convertible.
As a young father he introduced his family to rural life in Rendon, Texas where he loved his horses, chickens, goats, dogs, and other farm animals. He built his first barn from the ground up and later found a passion building homes.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leland and Juanita Murray, his daughter Angela Gail Murray, and his brothers Jack, Bill, Kenny, Robert, and Patrick Martin, and sister Helen Dubisson of Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn, recently celebrating 50 years of marriage. His two sons, Michael Murray and wife Leslie Ann of Keller, Texas, David Murray and wife Leslie Gayle of Kennedale, Texas. Four grandchildren Dustin Murray of Conroe, Texas, Hailey Murray of Kennedale, Texas, Jon Reaves of Fort Worth, Texas, and Connor Wallis of Keller, Texas. Two great-grandsons Knox Reaves and Ollie Reaves. His sister Darla Murray of Arlington, Texas. And many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm Monday, October 21st. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, October 22nd. Both will be held at Moore Funeral Home located at 1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012.
