"Eddie was a good friend and a fine Lion; he had compassion for anyone in need and often would refuse payment for groceries from his store if he knew the family was in need. God must have wanted a good person for some special event."
In loving memory of
Jack Edwin Murray
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Jack Edwin Murray, 83, born in Thornton, KY., resident of Rotonda West, FL, passed peacefully at his home January 18, 2009.
Edwin was a 20 year Navy Veteran who served 2 years in the Pacific campaign.
After retiring to the Florida Keys from the Navy, he developed his talents in the successful grocery business Murray's Food Mart in Summerland Key, FL with his family for 26 years.
Edwin continued his talents by coaching the Junior Major League in Key West, FL.. There he celebrated many championships FOP and Southernmost Signs under his management and mentor of this team. He was an avid fisherman that respected the beauty of the Florida Keys.
Edwin was an active member in the Big Pine Key Lions Club 35A serving various office such as District Governor from 1990 until 1991.
Edwin was also a member of the VFW, American Legion and Moose Club in the Florida Keys.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lillian of Rotonda West, FL., four children: Gail Hayes Lonnie Big Pine Key, FL., Charlene Schulte Tom Port Charlotte, FL., Jack Murray Marie, Port Charlotte, FL. and Wayne Murray Doreen of Plantsville, CT., along with his sister Roberta DeNardi Bill of Louisville, KY.
Edwin also has 5 grandsons and 8 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are to be announced at a later date. Lemon Bay Funeral Home Englewood Chapel is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com
Memorials can be sent to the Florida Lions Eye Bank, P.O. Box 016880, Miami, FL 33101 and Tidwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 12034 No. Access Road, Englewood, FL 34224
Tributes
"Lillian I am sorry about Ed - please pass on to Gail, Charlene and Jack my deepest sympathy. I now live in Rockledge, Fl. maybe some day we will pass our paths once again. My address is 1056 Kingfisher Way, Rocklege, Fl 32955 , my cell is 305-587-4593. Dianne Green Walter wife deceased and Hank Green's mother."
"Ed was always a delightful guy to be around at Lions functions in Key West and the Keys. Sue and I send our condolences, along with our prayers, to you and your family Lillian."
"mrs.murray i am so sorry to read about your lost . my parys are with all of you. ruth chaffin 287 ferguson hill road lafayette tn 37083"
"as a kid/child i remember watching the peacocks behind your place in fla keys. they are so beautiful birds. mrs muray/gail/charlene/jack and wayne i am thinking of you today."
"Sorry to hear of Uncle Eddie's passing. Always remember the good times. I remember when you owned the store in Summerland, Uncle Eddie taking Wayne and me out back to water the manatees that would come up the canal. Or his stories of catching the fish that were mounted on the wall in the house. Your in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all, Heidi and Family"
"Lill, Gail, Charlen, Jack and Wayne. Our deepest sympathy to you all, hope Russ will be there Tues. Feb. 17th for the service."
"aunt lilly jack, wayne charlene. gail your dad was very special i can remember behind the store when i was little and i fell off the dock and into the water he came out and look at me and said what are you doing, and i said slipped and fell, of course your dad said horsing around again right but the way he said i had to laugh. but he wouldn't help me up he said you swim around and i did but don't come on the store all wet either. i have alot of fond memories of uncle eddie. i wish jerry could have met him. but now he is with jesus. and he will take care of him now. and he is taking care of us ."