Murray was born in Marion, IN to Innis John and Catherine MacRitchie on July 22, 1953. He graduated from Sylvania High School in 1971. After high school, Murray enrolled in Toledo University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in finance in 1977. He married Bette Quindt Allen on April 27, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV. Murray and Bette enjoyed many wonderful trips and vacations together. He had a successful career in finance with WestRock for 20 years. One of his most proud accomplishments was receiving the Controllership Excellence award from International Paper (Union Camp) in 1990. Murray loved his black cat, Felix, grandchildren, family and friends dearly.
Murray was preceded in death by his father, Innis John MacRitchie, mother, Catherine MacDonald MacRitchie and brother, George MacRitchie.
Murray is survived by his wife, Bette MacRitchie; step children, Pam Moore, Paul Allen (Trish) and Patty Shaw (Kenny); grandchildren, Colby Allen (Alexis), Emily Moore and Nicole Moore; brothers, John MacRitchie (Josephine) and Gordon MacRitchie (Teresa); sister, Ann Martin (Jeff); sister-in-law, Mary MacRitchie (George); nieces and nephews, Cameron, John, Jenny, Kyle, Chelsea, Haley, Robert, Michael and Ellen.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., with a reception to follow, at H.M. Patterson & Son – Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to a charity of your choice.
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