January 11, 1948 – September 8, 2011
ANDERSON, SC - Marion Raymond McMurtrey, age 63, of Anderson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 8, 2011.
Born in Anderson, SC on January 11, 1948, he was the son of the late William Raymond McMurtrey, Jr., and Mary Nelle Martin McMurtrey. Ray was past president of the F. F. A. and graduated from Pendleton High School, summa cum laude and M. V. P. of the winning football team. He attended Clemson University on full academic scholarship majoring in physics and Russian. Ray enlisted in the United States Air Force, during the Vietnam War where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. After being honorably discharged, he worked in avionics until he was disabled. He held many patents that still stand today in the Library of Congress. He was past president of the Children of American Revolution- Hudson Berry Society and was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. He was a kind and loving brother and will be greatly missed.
He leaves behind a sister, Betty Jean McMurtrey Aldrich and was predeceased by a brother, Phillip Anthony McMurtrey.
A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 2:30 pm at Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Reverend Harry Warren.
The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lebanon Baptist Church, 5150 Gentry Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com