Lee Murray
Obituary
Lee Cloyd Murray, Jr., 90, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away to be with his Lord on January 7, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Lee was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lee Cloyd and Marion Murray on December 12, 1923. He graduated from Central High School in 1941. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from Oklahoma A&M in 1949. His college years were interrupted by serving in the US Navy training as a pilot. In 1955 Lee joined the architectural firm David G. Murray and Associates and in 1957 was a named partner in the architectural firm Murray Jones Murray (MJM). MJM became a nationally recognized architectural firm responsible for some of Oklahoma's most iconic modern structures.
Lee was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church. His faith in the Lord and his family were of utmost importance in his life. He was also actively involved in Kiwanis and Men's Forum. He was a Fellow in the Construction Specification Institute and was involved with the Christian Business Mens Connection throughout his work career. When Lee wasn't at work or serving in the community, he was enjoying his favorite pastime of golf with family and friends. Lee was a wonderful husband, father, and friend.
Lee is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Burton Murray, sister, Margaret Murray Madsen, parents Lee Cloyd and Marion Murray, and step-father Henry Franklin Lash.
Lee is survived by his daughters Lisa Ann Domenech and her husband Tony of Midland, TX, Kathryn Lynn Feist and her husband Bob of Tulsa; sons, John F. Murray and wife, Lisa of Edmond, OK, Robert B. Murray and wife Melanie of Madison, MS; brother, David G. Murray of Tulsa, OK; his 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to; Tulsa Kiwanis Club, 125 West 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74119 or Beacon Scholarship Fund, c/o First United Methodist Church, 1115 S. Boulder, Tulsa, OK 74119
" I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)
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"Out of prayer comes joy. Out of joy comes thanks, and I have so much to be thankful for. Even in the face of what I have lost. Today I give you thanks, holding on to every good thing from the past, every fond memory and dream, knowing that all that I have in life, every good and perfect gift, comes from you, Father." Grace for Grief by Michael and Brenda Pink
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Tributes & Memories
I remember your father fondly and treasure the memories I have of spending Easters with the Murray family while in college. Lee was a special man with a rich sense of humor and I know you all will miss him terribly but rejoice in his eternal homecoming. Hugs and prayers to all of you.
Nancy Schiela
May God comfort all of Lee's family at his passing. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Lee welcomed me into Kiwanis when my wife, Jeanne, and I moved to Tulsa in 1968. Later, we joined First Methodist and I knew him as a brother in Christ. Lee was highly respected, volunteered at every opportunity, and was God's total man in every respect. I will be so glad to see Lee in heaven when it is my time.
George Strella
We are sadden to learn about the passing of your father. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Dody & Carl Blackman
Dody Blackman