B. Andrew "Andy" Murray, 83, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence.
Andy had worked for thirty-four years as a federal meat grader for the USDA. Due to his working career, he lived in Kansas City, KS, Chicago, Du Quoin, Omaha, NE, Denver, CO, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and then Omaha, NE. He was of the Protestant faith. Andy was a woodworking craftsman, making furniture, duck calls and duck decoys.
He was born February 17, 1937 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Harry A. and Helen (Rogers) Murray.
He married Brenda L. Huie on March 22, 1958 at Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two daughters - Debra Falla and husband Steven of Miramar, FL and Jeanne Carey and husband Shawn of Cooper City, FL, two grandchildren - Breanna Falla and Brett Spiegel, two step grandchildren - Justin Falla and Shanique Falla, one great grandchild - Hania Spiegel, one great grandchild on the way, and one sister - JoAnn Fulkerson of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two half brothers - Bob Murray and John Murray and three half sisters - Dorothy Pierce, Betty Thorpe and Verda Mae Brock.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Charles Smith officiating.
Friends may call from Noon until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the First Christian Church in Du Quoin or the Du Quoin Public Library and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.