Obituary
Robert
Michael Murray died peacefully, surrounded by family in Tampa, FL on September
21, 2024, at the age of 75.
Robert
Murray is survived by his wife Kay Murray of Brandon, FL; children, Scott
Murray (Danie) of Ft. Myers, FL; Matthew Murray (Eleanor and grandchildren
Harper and Maddox) of Madison, AL; siblings Marie Clark (Bill) of Overland
Park, KS, Pat Murray of Meriden, KS, Tim Murray (Alisa) of Topeka, KS, Brian
Murray (Denise) of Hoyt, KS, Beverly Lacey of Overland Park, KS, Dennis Murray
(Pam) of Topeka, KS, Denton Murray of Topeka, KS. He is preceded in death by his
parents Thomas and Maxine Murray of Mayetta, KS.
Robert
Murray was born on September 11, 1949, in Axtel, KS to Thomas and Maxine
Murray. He graduated from Mayetta High School in 1967. Shortly after
graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for 26 years
as an Air Traffic Controller. He deployed multiple times which included Japan, Vietnam,
and the Persian Gulf. He married Kay Ellen Godejohn in 1972, and they welcomed
2 children to the family. Scott was born in 1978 and Matthew in 1981. After his
retirement from the Air Force, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Saint
Leo College 1999. He continued working until 2010 with the United States Post
Office. He and Kay celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this
past summer.
His
children and grandchildren remember him as a kind, gentle and playful person who
always volunteered his time with St. Stephen Catholic Church, neighbors,
friends and family. He enjoyed gardening, exercising, and was an avid Tampa Bay
Buccaneers fan.
A
funeral is scheduled for November 9th, 2024, at 1130 at St.
Stephen Catholic Church Chapel in Riverview, FL. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Robert Murray’s life. In lieu of
flowers, please send donations to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, FL at https://suncoasthospicefoundation.org/donations2/. The family would like to thank Inspired Living Memory Care of Sun City
Center, FL, for the care he received, as a resident. A very special thank you
to Empath Suncoast Hospice at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, FL for their
dedication and level of care, to make his last days peaceful and comfortable.