Richard Brent Murray, age 70, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Tooele, Utah, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 7, 1948, in Tooele to Melba Alldridge and John Maurice Murray. He married Cindy Gibson on Nov. 23, 1969. They later separated in 2010.
Richard lived most of his life in Grantsville. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, golfing and especially being around his friends and family. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1967 and served a tour in Vietnam. He retired from Dugway Proving Ground where he worked as a crane operator.
He is survived by his sons: Shane (Cari) and Brandon (Rebecca); daughter, Darlene; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers: Johnny and Howard (Pam); sister, Deanna; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a couple of close friends.
Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Wayne, Kenneth and Ronald.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Grantsville City Cemetery with full military honors by the U.S. Navy.
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