George Murray

MURRAY, Mr. George - Age 78, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:30AM Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 1226 Beach St., with funeral service commencing at 11AM, Pastor F.O. Hockenhull officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30AM Tuesday. Mr. Murray will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 2PM-8PM Monday. Mr. George F. Murray was born September 22, 1929 in West Helena, Arkansas, the son of Charlie and Claire Murray. George was a resident of Flint, MI and was a member of First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the Security Ministry. He was a graduate of Flint Northern High School. George was employed with General Motors, Buick Plant 3, retiring in 1987 and was a member of UAW Local #599. He was elected Committeeman in 1962 and held office as Shop Committeeman form 1973-1987. George was also elected as a delegate to the UAW Constitutional and Bargaining Convention 4 times. He was a charter member of Unity for Justice. One of his proudest accomplishments was his involvement in the open Housing Law while a member of Local #599 Fair Employment Practices Committee. George was accredited by the American Radio Relay League as an examiner for amateur radio license examinees. He was also known by the call letters KA8WCZ. George was a speechwriter for many area politicians. He received the most prestigious honor awarded by the UAW-The Walter Reuther Award. George was known as a quiet reserved man, when he spoke everyone listened, because of his fairness and wisdom. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Mr. George F. Murray leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Harriett L. "Joyce" Murray; son, Ronald L. Murray; grandchildren, Lawren, and Tonya Kirkland, Jamia Murray, Anthony Marshall, LaQweda and Jaison Murray, Johnnie Bolden, Antwan and Mark Murray, Jr., all of Flint, Larnal Kirkland and Cory Marshall of Memphis, TN and Elena Murray of Los Angeles, CA; 16 great grandchildren; 2 nieces, LaNetta Smith of Detroit, MI and Karen D. Clark of Taylor, MI; cousin, Leroy Bolden; 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Etta J. Clark of Flint and Mrs. Flossie Thomas of Highland Park, MI; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including Bro. Carolyn Fair and Jesse W. Perry. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his sons, Leroy (infant), Charles E., William "Gene", Mark S. and George F. "Bo-Bo" Murray; daughter, Delores Kirkland; granddaughter, Lisette T. Norman. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Hockenhull and First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church family, UAW Local #599, Dr. Samuel Dismond, Dr. Osman Saeed and Hurley Medical Center nursing staff, Hurley Medical Center Dialysis Unit, Genesee Street Block Club and Flint Blind Bowlers.

George Murray

September 22, 1929 - April 15, 2008