Harvey E Murray

Harvey E. Murray, age 72, of Morgantown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 22, 2021, at the CCIU in JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. Harvey was born December 31, 1948, in Yolyn, WV, son to the late Jesse and Minnie Murray. Harvey held several jobs along the way but worked as a coal miner and, most notably, as a heavy equipment operator for L K Mining. Harvey served in Vietnam for two years and was honorably discharged in 1971. He was a member of the Overflow Church. Harvey is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carolyn Maxwell Murray; one son, Harvey Murray, Jr. and wife Deanna of Georgia; one daughter, Brenda Murray Canterbury and husband Travis of Julian, WV; five step-children, Bobby (Michiele) Maxwell, Debra (Greg) Neely, Tammy Carder and the late Richard Carder, Sherry (Richard) Malone, Darla (James) Covert all of Morgantown; five grandchildren, KayCee Mullins, Shelbie Murray, Jamie Murray, Justin Williamson, Luke Williamson; seven step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren; one sister Mary Gibson; two brothers, Rev. Jack Murry (Freda) and Estel (Kelly) Murry and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Harvey was preceded in death by, two brothers, Bueal Murry and Ernest Murry; four sisters, Marcella Adkins, Annalee Pack, Dorothy Pack, Kathleen Williams and mother-in-law Nancy Bell Long. The family will receive friends at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, from 3 to 7 PM and again on Thursday from 10 AM until service at 11 AM with Rev. Jack Murry and Pastor Jeremiah Bostic officiating. Honoring Harvey’s wishes, he will be laid to rest with honors at the WV National Cemetery in Prutnytown, WV conducted by the Taylor County Honor Guard and WVANG, Kingwood.