Charles Henry McMurray's Obituary
Charles Henry McMurray passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. A resident of Covington for most of his life, he was born June 18, 1919 in New Orleans, LA to the late Alvin and Irene Dunn McMurray.
The beloved husband of Elizabeth Paysse McMurray, he is survived by his daughter, Eileen M. Fenger, husband Bernie; two sons, Michael J. McMurray, wife Deidra and Kevin C. McMurray, wife Colleen; brother Alvin Kenneth McMurray, wife Ellen; three sisters: Geraldine M. Marmillion, husband Merlin, Audrey M. Pechon, husband Earl , Jane M. Wainwright, husband Kemmler (deceased) ; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mr. McMurray was a graduate of St. Paul’s School in Covington and Loyola University of New Orleans and during World War II served his country in the Army Air Corps as a flight instructor. He began his career with the Internal Revenue Service and after retirement became the auditor for the Christian Brother’s Schools, southwest district. He dedicated himself in service to the Catholic Church and his alma mater, St. Paul’s. He was made an affiliated member of Brothers of Christian Schools.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave. Covington, LA 70433
A wake is scheduled for Wednesday, August 24, 2011 from 6-9:00 PM at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433.
Visitation at St. Peter’s Church will begin Thursday at 10:00 AM.
Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington will immediately follow mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. or by calling (800) 272-3900.
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