Stephen John Murray

Stephen John Murray, age 68 passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Stephen was a member of the Elks Lodge in New York 1 and of Gastonia 1634, the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. He loved hunting and fishing but most importantly, Mr. Murray was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.

He was the son of the late John Murray and Catherine Ward Murray.

Those left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of 43 years, Maryann DiLorenzo Murray, his daughter and son in law and their children: Loriann and Thomas Phelan with Luke and Sarah; two brothers and sisters in law: John and MaryAnn Murray along with Andrew and Marie Murray.

Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Matthew Buettner to officiate.

Entombment with military honors accorded by the Gaston County Honor Guard will follow in the Mausoleum of Peace at Gaston Memorial Park, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, February 12, 2016 at Carothers Funeral Home 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.

If you wish to make expressions of sympathy and share fond memories, please visit Stephen’s guest book at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com

Carothers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Stephen John Murray during this difficult time.