Jimmie Mack Murray

Jimmie Mack "Jim" Murray, 84, of Humble, died Saturday, February 7, 2015, at the Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015, at the Deerbrook Baptist Church, downtown Humble, TX, with services concluding thereafter. Pastor Brain McFarlain of Deerbrook Baptist Church will be officiating with Brother Bill Fabriguze assisting.

Jim was born November 28, 1930 in Ft. Stockton, TX, to parents; W. G. and Edna M. Mann Murray. He was a former resident of Dayton, and has resided in Humble for the past six years. He was a graduate of Buena Vista High School, Buena Vista, TX, and attended Howard Payne University. His work experience included a personal business until 1963, pastor of various churches for 15 years, an associate with Billy Graham Ministries for seven years, employee of Exxon Chemical for 17 years, and was currently the Pastor at the Gum Grove Baptist Church, Dayton, TX. He was a master gardener and enjoyed flying his own plane.

Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his parents, mother of his children: Sybil Marie King Murray, and stepdaughter: Bonnie Wakefield. He is survived by his wife of seven years: Euna Blumer Murray of Humble, daughters: Marilyn M. Mints and husband Roy of Wingate and Joyce Smith and husband Mike of Hardin, son: Gary Murray and wife Connie of Livingston, stepdaughters: Debbie Bond and husband Chester of Humble, Theresa Baggett and husband Robert of Deer Park, and Barbara Phillips and husband Bill of Humble, son-in-law: Kenneth Wakefield, sister: Jean Murray, brother: Bobby Murray and wife Linda, seven grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

For those who desire, donations may be made to the Gum Grove Baptist Church, in Jims name.