BURGAW — Gregory Paul Murray, 69, passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Greg enjoyed all of God’s wonderful world of nature especially enjoying trips to the beach.
He was born August 18, 1957, the son of Russell Eustice Murray and Annie Gertrude Padgett Murray. In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded in death by his step-mother, Beatrice Murray and stepbrother, Alwood Padgett.
Gregory known and loved as Greg is survived by his stepsisters, Helen Padgett Gagnon and Mary Padgett Grafius; cousin/nephew, Ernie Padgett; additional cousins, nieces and nephews; devoted friends, Neil Moore and Willie Moore; caregiver, Heather Harrell; and many others that have crossed Greg’s path in life.
Greg graduated from Pender High School in 1976 and followed in his father’s footsteps working on the Murray Family Blueberry farm where he retired.
Greg enjoyed all of God’s wonderful world of nature especially enjoying trips to the beach. As long as he was able most every morning Greg could be found eating a hearty breakfast at his favorite restaurant, Carolina Eatery. His favorite season of the year was Christmas with all the colorful decorations and songs about the birth of Jesus. Many remember Greg’s gift of gab, striking up a conversation with anybody at any time. Greg was a connoisseur of good food, especially his favorite, a perfectly grilled steak. Greg was a gentle giant loved by many.
In honor and memory of Greg please consider a memorial gift to Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Carol Thigpen, 2110 NC Hwy 53 W, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Both of these were near and dear to Greg’s heart.
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