Robert Murray

Robert William Murray, age 66, of Sparrow Drive died Thursday, November 4, 2004. He was a native of Henderson County and the son of the late Harold Leroy and Glenna Smith Murray. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Earley. He was a United States Army veteran and an award-winning antique automobile enthusiast. He was a hard worker and a wonderful family man. He was an incredibly devoted father and grandfather, and a loving "Papaw" to every child he met. Not only was he extremely generous monetarily, but in his kindness and loyalty as well. All who knew him were touched by his larger-than-life personality and all will always feel his influence throughout their lives. In addition to his wife of 49 years, Erma Jean Rogers Murray of Waynesville, he is survived by a daughter, Kim Garnes of Waynesville; four sons, William Harold "Bill" Murray and Robbie Dean Murray both of Knoxville, TN and Steven Earl Murray and Robert Allen Murray both of Canton; two sisters, Ola Mae McQuerns and Virginia Lee Chambers both of Canton and ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2004 at the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Homes & Cremation Services with the Reverend Bruce Cayton officiating. Burial will follow at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. prior to the services.

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