MSGT USAF Ret. William "Billy" Davis Murray

MSGT USAF Ret. William Davis "Billy"  Murray 83 of St. George entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Trident Medical Center. 

A Celebration of his life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM at the home of Cathi Murray, 301 Central Ave., St. George.

Billy "KRJ" was born December 25, 1935 in St. George, a son of the late Jefferson Davis and Laurie Wimberly Murray Rickenbaker. He was a US Air Force Veteran, serving his country for 23 Years. He was part of the crew that worked on the SR71 Blackbird along with being awarded a Bronze Star during his tour in Vietnam.  He as well retired from Holcim Cement Company. He was a member and past Commander of St. George American Legion Post 105, Life Member of the Eutawville VFW Post 10980, 308th A&E Squadron, TREH  The Enlisted Association, Indian Field United Methodist Church. He was a Proud American, a wonderful Father and a loving and amazing Grandfather and a devoted friend. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Carol Murray Connelly and his step father Otis Rickenbaker. 

Surviving is his son, Steven D. (Janet) Murray, Easley, a daughter, Deborah M. (John) Paquet, Jacksonville Beach, FL; grandchildren Brandon Davis Murray, Caroline Ann Murray and Shelby Nicole Paquet; and a brother, Kenny Murray.

A very special thanks to his dear friends Doug and Diane Ervin for their support and friendship thru the years.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Boys and Girls State Fund, American Legion Post 105, P.O. Box 662, St George, SC 29477 and VFW of Eutawville.

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