Jay D. Murray

He was preceded in death by his parents Joe Gordon Murray and Letha Elizabeth Murray, his brother Jerome Gordon Murray, and sister-in-law Eleanor Murray.

He is survived by his wife, Marylin Ann Faulkner Murray; Sister-in-law; Jean Feldman and husband David (extended family); Brother-in-law; David Faulkner and wife Lynn; Nieces, Samantha Murray, Melissa Smaistrla, Sacia Bone and husband David, Makenna Faulkner; Nephews, Michael Smaistrla and wife Missy, Conner Faulkner, and Cory Faulkner; Great Nieces, Megan Large (Gavin and Oaklynn), Gina Wilson (Trevor and Layla), Joie Bone; Great Nephews, Christopher Large (Chloe, Violet, and Ophelia), Aidan Bone, Bailey Large, and a host of other loving extended relatives and (Garner) friends.

Jay graduated from Regan High School. In July 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was then sent to Korea and was honorably discharged in July 1972.

Jay earned his real estate license and was employed with Horton Equipment until he retired at the age of 62.

He loved being with friends, Garner State Park, Dancing, Bowling, Traveling, and riding his Harley.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. A service will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10am with a committal service to follow at 11:00am. A reception will follow the committal service. All service will be held at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77060

Serving as pallbearers are Christopher Large, Bailey Large, Gavin Zigler, David Bone, Aidan Bone, Michael Smaistrla, Walter O'Connor and Ron Nolan.