July 4, 1958 – April 25, 2013
William “Scott” Murray, 54, died April 25, 2013.
He was born July 4, 1958 in St. Helens to Lyle Dean and Nancy B. (Ferebee) Murray.
He attended Reedsport High School, graduating in 1975. Mr. Murray was a greathearted musician, composer, and artist. He loved hunting, fishing, carving, playing cards and gathering wood. Mostly, he loved to spend time with his family and friends celebrating life, singing and playing his guitar. He had great faith in the teachings of Jesus.
Mr. Murray is survived by his parents, Dean and Nancy Murray of Foster; daughters Amber D. Murray of Jefferson and Melissa Brady of Mt. View, Hawaii; sons William D. Murray of Ainaloa, Hawaii and Jack Downer of Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren; sister Diane Mitchell and brother-in-law Rodney Mitchell of Jefferson; brothers David A. Murray of Orland, Calif. and Stan Williams of Foster; and many more cherished family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Dean Murray, in 1974.
A time of remembrance will be held at noon Sunday, May 5, at the Murray home in Foster, 5226 Poplar St. Family and friends are encouraged to attend. An ocean-side ash scattering will be held the following day.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.