BORN

1961

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home

1544 South Highland

Jackson, Tennessee

Howard McMurry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 25, 2016.

Howard E. McMurry 55, died November 24, 2016 after a battle with cancer.
He was born March 14, 1961 in Jackson, TN to the late William "Bud" McMurry and the late Jean Pellagal. He was employed by Hargrove Engineers and Contractors and was a draftsman/designer for over 25 years.
Howard was an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman. He was never happier than when he was in a deerstand.
He is survived by two daughters, Kristi (Rhett) Woody and Zoey McMurry of Jackson, and 1 brother James (Ana) McMurry of S.C.
Visitation was held on Saturday November 26, 2016 from 12 PM to 2 PM at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons with services immediately following at 2:00 pm. Burial followed at Maple Springs cemetery in Beech Bluff. Bro. John Enoch officiated the service.

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November 27, 2016

April and Kade Walker

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

November 26, 2016

Lori Parker

Dear Family. My prayers are with your family. I worked with Howard for many many years and he was an absolutely wonderful person. I am so sad for your loss. He always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed

Lori Parker

November 26, 2016

Janice Kesot-Poyhonen

Dear Kristi;

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I worked with Howard at P&G during the busy "large project" times. I miss those days and will miss Howard, remembering him to be kind and generous to everyone. I am grateful to you for the wonderful family photos you shared in the video. We will all miss him very much.

November 25, 2016

Mike Haney

Dear Kristi,

My deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of a wonderful father and friend. Howard was a good man. I knew Howard as a good friend and colleague for many years. He was one of the best to work with and we shared many good times around the world from Jackson to Belgium to Malaysia. He never liked being away from home and his daughter and he always spoke about you with much pride and love. Our thoughts are with you and family during this time.

Mike Haney and family.

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26

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home

1544 South Highland, Jackson, TN 38301

Nov

26

Service

2:00 p.m.

George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home

1544 South Highland, Jackson, TN 38301

Nov

26

Burial

Maple Springs cemetery

Beech Bluff, TN

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1544 South Highland, Jackson, TN 38301

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