Richard Murray
1964 - 2017
Obituary
Richard D. "Ricky" Murray,
52, died Saturday (Jan. 14, 2017) at Asbury Park in Newton. He was
born Oct. 12, 1964, in Wichita to James Murray and Mildred (Randle)
Dean.
Ricky worked as a bartender for the
former Santa Fe Bar and Grill in Newton, as well as other bars in
town. He greatly enjoyed karaoke and singing. Ricky enjoyed spending
time with his loving family and many friends.
He is survived by his mother, Mildred
Dean of Newton; and three sisters, Josie Laramore-Holm of Peabody,
Donna Wallin of Newton and Debbie Smith of Newton. He is also
survived by several nieces and nephews and many good friends.
He is preceded in death by his father
and five brothers : Jerry, James, Kenneth, John and Robert Smith.
Graveside committal service will be 2
p.m. Thursday (Jan. 19, 2017) at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton, with
Pastor Jim Pohlman presiding. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday (Jan. 18, 2017) at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. The
family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Memorials are suggested to Cerebral
Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Wheel Chair Clinic in care of
Petersen Funeral Home.
