Guy B. Murray

Guy B. Murray, age 69, of Kearney, died Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Hospital shortly after being admitted.Funeral services will be Friday, June 4, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Main officiating.Burial will be at the Kearney Cemetery.Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Friday.The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later. A message of condolence, tribute or memory can be left at www.hlmkfuneral.com.Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Guy was born August 23, 1940 in Central City, Nebraska to Guy and Helen (Prell) Murray. He graduated from Benedict High School in 1958.Guy married Sheryl McRae on June 24, 1962 in Lander, Wyoming.He graduated from Eastern Montana College in Billings in 1966 with a Bachelor?s Degree in Physical Education and English.While in Billings he participated in football and baseball. He then earned his Master?s Degree from Chadron State College in 1967. They moved to Blythe, California where he coached at Palo Verde High School before becoming Head Coach at Illinois Benedictine.He joined the athletic staff at Kearney State College in 1972 and served as baseball coach for the next 29 years.With 614 victories, he holds the record for the most wins in UNK history.He led the Lopers to 10 NAIA District titles and was district coach of the year 11 times.Guy also served as an assistant football coach during his tenure.He retired in August of 2001.Guy earned the United States Baseball Federation Service Award in 1991, American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1998, and entered the UNK Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007.He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Tehama Shrine Temple, Masonic Lodge, American Legion Associate Member, United States Baseball Federation, NAIA Baseball Coaches Association, and the American Baseball Coaches Association Executive Committee.Guy enjoyed helping with the high school state golf tournament.Guy enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, taking them on vacation, traveling, golfing, and he loved to read and sing. Surviving Relatives: Wife Sheryl Murray of Kearney, NE Sons Bill and Donna Murray of Kearney, NE Tony and Heather Murray of Kearney, NE Brothers Tom and Janice Murray of Nelson, NE Jack and Jean Murray of Omaha, NE Larry Murray of Lincoln, NE Dan Murray of Wichita, KS Granddaughters Madeline and Ella Murray of Kearney, NE Brother In Law Tony and Connie McRae of Lander, WY Sister On Law Betty and Art Baker of Hudson, WY Guy was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Cliff Murray. PDF Printable Version

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Guy B. Murray

August 23, 1940 - May 29, 2010