Edward James Murray III Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edward James Murray III of Pascagoula, Mississippi, born in Springhill, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 82, on December 14, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward James Murray III to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, E. J. Murray and Verna Lee McLeod Murray; his siblings-in-law, Frank L. and Louise Murray Crawford; his brothers, Richard Murray and Frank L.; his sister-in-law Shirley Crawford Jr.; his sister Frances Jones (Willie); and his nephews, Pat Hoag, Randy Jones and Kenny Jones.

He is survived by: his wife Iris Crawford Murray; his children, Christopher Murray (Laura) of Arlington, VA, Kelley Murray Tucker (David) of Ocean Springs, William O. "Billy" Smith of Pascagoula, Stacey Smith (Vickie Lindsey Connert) of Conroe, TX and Brandi Smith Spradlin (Jay) of Pascagoula; his siblings, Don A. Murray (Len), JoAnn Hoag (Jerry) and Babara Illanne (Robert); his siblings-in-law, Stanley Crawford (Theresa DeAngelo), Vickie Crawford and Brenda Long (Michael); and his grandchildren, Shelby Tucker, Kathryn McCardle (Cody), John David Tucker, Sean Murray (Ellen Gregory), Julia Murray, Megan McAlpin (Graham), Katie Sowers (Thomas), Aston Smith, Tyler Smith, Dr. Amber Gregory (Kevin), Derek Depasquale (Martha), Jordan Spradlin, Jamie Spradlin, Sydney Marsh (Keith) and Stone Spradlin (Taylor). He is also survived by great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Pascagoula Athletic Foundation and/or the American Heart Association.