Wray Edwin Murray, 87, of Shelbyville died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born Oct. 17, 1922, in Shelbyville, he was the son of John B. and Myrial M. (Kaster) Murray. He married Mary Martha Bowling on Dec. 31, 1948, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 20, 2005.

Survivors include his daughter, Jackie (husband, George) Kaffenberger of Alexandria, Ky.; sisters, Mary Woods of Oklahoma and Phylis Glasburn of North Carolina; grandchildren, Brandi Jones and John C. Boyle, both of Florida, Kerry Miller of Kentucky and Heather Rae Ferguson of Indianapolis; and eight great-grandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Paul Murray.

Mr. Murray had been employed at Knauf for 49 years and was an auxiliary police lieutenant in Local No. 32.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II.

Mr. Murray was a member of First Baptist Church for 77 years and Bears of Blue River Camping Club for 36 years. He was formerly a member of the Eagles Lodge and president of Shelby County Labor Union for five years.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Robert Prather officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, with military rites conducted.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Shelby County, 425 E. Washington St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.

An online guest book can be signed at www.murphy-parks.com.