Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathJan 31, 2012, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia [17582]
BurialParklawn Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia [17582]
FatherAllie Jasper MURRAY (1875-1953)
MotherMary Anne Mallessia MORENE (1877-1918)
Spouses
MarriageJun 5, 1937 [305]
Obituary Online notes for Allie Walters MURRAY
Published in Daily Press from February 2 to February 3, 2012 (in part):
HAMPTON - Allie Walters Murray, 97, of Hampton, Va., was born in Burlington, N.C., to Allie J. and Melissa Murray. Allie is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Emmer Smith Murray of Hampton, Va. He retired as a machinist from Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company after 40 years of service.
He was a charter member of West Hampton Baptist Church founded in the 1940's. He served faithfully as a Deacon, Deacon Chairman, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Director and Finance Chairman. He spent his time diligently visiting and witnessing his faith to the lost, the sick and the hurting with his long-time friend, Charlie Schrum. He also served on the Peninsula Food Agency (H.E.L.P.) for the needy. He became an active golfer after his retirement and scored a hole in one on two occasions.
Mr. Murray was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Dellie Swaim Murray; and sisters, Kodell Waddell and Wyona Allen of Burlington, N.C.
He is survived by his sister, Delois Murray Strickland and husband, Barry of Greensboro, N.C.; son, Richard W. Murray and wife, Bettye Jo of Ahoskie, N.C.; grandson, John A. Murray and wife, Kathy, and great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jackson, and Mitchell Murray of Annapolis, Md.; granddaughter, Joanna Murray Starr and husband, Edward and great-granddaughter, Kayla Starr of Crofton, Md.; his daughter, Amye Murray Stephenson and husband, Larry of Suffolk, Va.; his grandsons, Dr. Jay Warren of Hampton, Va., and Capt. Travis Stephenson (USMC) and wife, Jenny, and great-grandson, Carter Finn Stephenson of Richlands, N.C. [17582]
HAMPTON - Allie Walters Murray, 97, of Hampton, Va., was born in Burlington, N.C., to Allie J. and Melissa Murray. Allie is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Emmer Smith Murray of Hampton, Va. He retired as a machinist from Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company after 40 years of service.
He was a charter member of West Hampton Baptist Church founded in the 1940's. He served faithfully as a Deacon, Deacon Chairman, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Director and Finance Chairman. He spent his time diligently visiting and witnessing his faith to the lost, the sick and the hurting with his long-time friend, Charlie Schrum. He also served on the Peninsula Food Agency (H.E.L.P.) for the needy. He became an active golfer after his retirement and scored a hole in one on two occasions.
Mr. Murray was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Dellie Swaim Murray; and sisters, Kodell Waddell and Wyona Allen of Burlington, N.C.
He is survived by his sister, Delois Murray Strickland and husband, Barry of Greensboro, N.C.; son, Richard W. Murray and wife, Bettye Jo of Ahoskie, N.C.; grandson, John A. Murray and wife, Kathy, and great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jackson, and Mitchell Murray of Annapolis, Md.; granddaughter, Joanna Murray Starr and husband, Edward and great-granddaughter, Kayla Starr of Crofton, Md.; his daughter, Amye Murray Stephenson and husband, Larry of Suffolk, Va.; his grandsons, Dr. Jay Warren of Hampton, Va., and Capt. Travis Stephenson (USMC) and wife, Jenny, and great-grandson, Carter Finn Stephenson of Richlands, N.C. [17582]