Donald Murray

Donald C. Murray, 84, of Kerrville Texas, joined his beloved wife Diane in Heaven on Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born Oct. 2, 1931 in Los Angeles to Edward and Ethel Murray. He was the youngest of five.\r\n\r\nDon honorably served in the U.S. Navy. He was exceptionally dedicated to his family and faith. He was diligent, honest, loyal, and humble in all that he did.\r\n\r\nDon is survived by daughter Erin Douglass and husband, Brandon of Kerrville; Son John; Daughter Kathleen Butman and husband Darryl; Son Thomas; Four grandchildren John Miller, Katie Miller, Michelle Butman and Jackson Butman. He is also survived by his dear friend Marilyn Fierst of Kerrville and many special friends, especially those that became family at 220 Harper House Assisted Living.\r\n\r\n "I'm Free"\r\n"Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full and savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seems all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now. He set me free." \r\n\r\nA private family gathering will be held at a later date. The family would like to take this time to express their sincere thanks to all of the wonderful people who cared for Don at 220 Harper House Assisted Living and those who cared for him in his final days at Peterson Regional Medical Hospital and Peterson Hospice.\r\n\r\n