Murray Robert Strange

Obituary of Murray Strange Murray Robert Strange, 85 of Lady Lake, Florida passed peacefully, Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Lady Lake Specialty Care. He was born June 16, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas. Following high school, Murray enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, where he served his country for twenty years and one day, retiring as a Warrant Officer (W2). After the Military he attended Atlanta Christian College where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Ministry, in 1976. For the next 25 years he pastored churches in Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Georgia and Alabama. After retiring from located ministry he continued to speak whenever called upon. Later he studied for and received his Boat Captains License from the Merchant Marine. He would drive a glass bottom boat at Silver Springs for the next seven years. His hobbies included motorcycling, stained glass and raising daylilies. He was also an avid sports enthusiast as well and an accomplished athlete in his younger years. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Rosanell Strange, two sisters, three brothers, and his daughter, Melanie Strange. Mr. Strange is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Marion, two Sons, Arthur Dale Strange and wife Carolyn of Lady Lake, FL and Caryl James Strange and wife Phyllis of Mt. Juliet, TN, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one sister Vida McCoy of Lewisville, Texas. Murray and Marion are members at New Life Christian Church, Wildwood, Florida. A memorial service with Military Honors will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Matt Malott and Hugh Wicks will officiate over the service. The Family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00 AM until the service begins. New Life Christian Church is located at 4707 E County Rd 462, Wildwood, FL. The Family would like to offer our special thanks to the entire staff of Lady Lake Specialty Care for the loving care they provided through these many months. We would also like to thank the Elders and men that faithfully brought Communion to Dad every Sunday for the last nineteen months. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL

Murray Robert Strange

June 16, 1930 - September 26, 2015