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Leslie Richard Murray
Herrin- Leslie Richard Murray, 88, of Herrin, died at 6:18 PM, Saturday, March 6, 2004 at Herrin Hospital.
Leslie was born on February 14, 1916 in Weaver, IL to Winfred & Ellen (Parrott) Murray. He married Mary Elizabeth Powers on September 27, 1934 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1988.
Mr. Murray was a WWII Veteran, having served in the US Army. He retired from the Teamsters Union where he was employed as a truck driver for; Viking, ILMO, Tucker, and Egyptian Freight, all of Herrin. His CB handle was �Tucker Trucker�.
He was a former member of the Herrin Eagles Lodge and the Teamsters Local in Herrin. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and was an avid motorcycle rider into his 70�s. Leslie liked physical competition, particularly the sport of boxing and Friday Night Fights.
SURVIVORS:
Daughter- Betty Benshoff- Mason City, IL
Dau & son in law- Dessie & Mike Baggott- Clarksville, TN
Son- Leslie R. Murray, Jr.- Granite City, IL
Son in law- Jack Newell- Herrin
Twelve Grandchildren
Numerous Great Grandchildren
Numerous Great Great Grandchildren
Great Great Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces & Nephews & Great Nieces & Nephews
Special Friend- Violet Benz- Herrin
His parents, wife, one Daughter; Mary Ellen Newell, three sisters & one brother preceded him in death.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Terry Griffith will officiate. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Herrin American Legion & VFW Posts will perform military rites at the graveside. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to a charity of the donor�s choice and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.
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