Jerry Thomas Murray

Jerry Murray, 83, of Monroe, died October 8, 2015, at his home after an extended illness. Memorial service will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 12, 2015, at Central United Methodist Church in the “Chapel in the Round,” 801 South Hayne Street, Monroe, NC 28112, followed by a visitation at the home. Jerry was a much admired business man in the community who, over his lifetime, started many business and donated to many charities, schools, museums, etc. Jerry was born August 20, 1932, in Burgaw, North Carolina. He was the son of Bernice and Viola Murray. Survived by Alma Roberts, Durwood Murray, Lloyd Murray, and Vernon Murray; wife, Barbara Horrell Murray; four children, Debra Cathey of Marshville, Kevin Murray of Matthews, Lisa Roldan of Monroe, and Brian Murray of Missouri City, Texas. He has eight grandchildren, Mandy Clark, Tracy Horton, Jennifer Winn, Matthew Roldan, Samantha Wade, Thomas Murray, Victoria Ann Murray, and James Edward Murray. He also has six great-grandchildren, Chancellor McLendon, Sadie McLendon, Lillian McLendon, Jonathon Clark, Grey Kim, and Aiden Roldan. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, NC 28110. Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112, is caring for the Murray family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.