Bruce Alan McMurray, 70, of Valier, passed away on Tuesday February 1, 2022 at his home.
He was born on February 28, 1951 in DuQuoin, IL to Kenneth Dean and Ara Lee (Duckworth) McMurray. He married Becky (Helfrich) McMurray on April 14, 1973 and she survives of Valier.
He is also survived by his mother Ara Lee McMurray of DuQuoin; one son Timothy McMurray and fiancé Autumn of Valier; grandchildren Hayden, Liam, Jude, Brenden and Emma; two brothers Ronald (Kristy) McMurray of Valier and Paul Dean (Lynn) McMurray of West Frankfort, IL; sister-in-law Lisa Edwards and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother-in-law Charlene Helfrich, father-in-law Eugene Helfrich and his brother-in-law Eddie Edwards.
He was a coal miner for 18 years at Freeman Mine #11 and was a police officer for over thirty years for Christopher and Valier police Departments and was the Mayor of Valier at the time of his passing.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday February 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Bill Uhls and Jerry Travelstead. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 PM until the time of the service at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sesser-Valier Athletic Department and will be accepted at the funeral Home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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