Wilburn Lee Murrow, 82 of Rogers, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on April 10, 1943, in his family’s home off Cedar Creek Road in Temple, Texas, Wilburn was the beloved son of Lorena Pruitt Murrow and Giles Nathan Murrow.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Ray Crow officiating. Burial will follow at Wilson Valley Cemetery in Little River. The family will receive visitors from 6-8:00pm Friday, July 11, 2025, at the funeral home.
Wilburn grew up alongside his twin brother, Joe Lee Murrow, and sister, Josephine Murrow Harrison. He was also blessed with half-siblings T.J. Threadgill, Ophelia Murrow Arnold, and Lola Mae Murrow Grospiron.
He attended Salado ISD and later graduated from Troy High School, where he began building the roots of a life centered on community, hard work, and family. He worked for Shallow Ford Construction and proudly retired from Artco-Bell. Wilburn also served with pride as a member of the Rogers Volunteer Fire Department, always ready to lend a helping hand.
On April 22, 1966, Wilburn married the love of his life, Kathryn Raesz Murrow. Together they built a life full of joy, devotion, and laughter. Their greatest joy was their son, Darrel Murrow, who married Kimberly Franklin, continuing Wilburn’s legacy of family-centered living.
Wilburn was a proud grandfather to Stephen (Cheyenne), Tanner (Kenneth), Taylor, and Stephanie Murrow, and great-grandfather to Addison Brooke Murrow, all of whom he adored deeply.
A man of simple joys and big love, Wilburn found happiness in gardening, tending chickens, visiting with neighbors, and listening to polka music. He enjoyed riding down to the river, attending tractor shows, drinking a cold Natural Light, and playing washers in the backyard. Above all, Wilburn cherished his family — and his best dog friend, Katie — with his whole heart.
He was a faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, and his life was a testament to generosity, humility, and joy.
Wilburn’s presence, wisdom, and wit will be missed more than words can express.
There will be a meal after the committal service and all are welcome! Place: Moffat Volunteer Fire Department – 5660 Lakeaire Blvd, Temple, Texas 76502.
