Mel Murray

Longtime Estacada resident, Mel Murray, died at his home on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was 86 years old. 

A celebration of his life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at Grace Crossing Bible Church. Private inurnment will be held at Willamette National Cemetery. 

Melvin Albert Murray was born March 24, 1938 in Jenkinjones, West Virginia. He was raised there until the age of 12 when he started working and living with other families. He entered into the US Army in 1953 He was honorably discharged in 1957. He married Judy in 1977 and They settled in Estacada in 1978 where they raised their children. Mel was a welder, carpenter and had his own business. 

Mel enjoyed golfing, and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of the Old Coots motorcycle club and the Patriot Riders. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and Grace Crossing Bible Church and volunteered at church helping wherever needed. 

Survivors include his wife, Judy; and children Tim and Tony Murray; daughter, Lesly Espejo and son in law Jose Espejo and step sons and their wife's Tom and Jody and Tim and Angie; sisters, Helen Proffit, Helen Murray and Louise and one brother, Ralph Murray; 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren