Gordon Neil McMurray
Gordon Neil McMurray 89, of Washington died Wednesday June 10, 2020 of Natural Causes. He was born January 13, 1931 in Washington the son of the late Charles V. and Ruby Vorhees McMurray. He was a graduate of East Washington High School and had attended Duquesne University. Mr. McMurray served in the United States Army within the Intelligence Community receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He retired as the General Manager of Fairmont Supply Company for over 40 years. Mr. McMurray loved gardening and sharing his tomatoes with friends. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Washington Country Club. He also sang with the Barbershop Chorus and served on the planning committee for the city of Washington.
On January 6, 1956 he married Merry Lou Coffey McMurray who survives. Also surviving are his three children: daughter, Vanessa K, (Orrin) Riley of New Jersey, sons, Gregory N. McMurray of Keystone, Colorado & Blake McMurray of San Rafael, California, three grandchildren, Kate Riley, Anna Riley and Corey Riley.
Mr. McMurray was preceded in death by his two brothers, Noel and Terrance McMurray.
At the request of the family there will be no public visitation. Burial will also be private. Arrangements are being handled by the Warco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson at East Katherine Avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, Supervisor/Director, Susan Falvo Warco, Director, S. Timothy Warco II, Director.
Memorial contributions can be made to his two favorite charities: The Washington City Mission and the Washington County Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.