Jesse Murray, Jr

    Jesse Eugene “Bunny” Murray, Jr. 63, of Milo, MO, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, resulting from a motorcycle accident near Collins, Mo. He was born December 19, 1960, in Lamar, MO to Jesse Murray, Sr and Karen Leer.  He attended Nevada High School. He received a degree in automotive technologies from Denver Institute of Technology in Denver, Co. He worked on the oil rigs in Jewelsburg, CO for several years before returning to the Nevada, MO area. He worked at 3M as well as doing construction and carpentry work. Jesse was truly a jack of all trades. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors, spending time with his friends and family. His biggest enjoyment in life was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

    He was united in marriage to Loretta Kay Buckner-Nordyke on November 19, 1992.  Jesse is survived by his wife, Loretta, of the home; a brother, Randy Murray, Glenham, South Dakota; Jerry Murray (Devon), Nevada, MO; Shelly Murray Smith (Mark-partner), Springfield, MO, and Travis Murray (Carmen) Burlison, TN; three children, Stephen Buckner (Karina), Milo, MO; Kristian Vision (Cody), Jasper, MO; Colt Alexander (Heather), Potter, Nebraska: six grandchildren: in-laws, Mary Buckner, Kimberly Newton, Karen and Bruce Jefferies, Larry and Lisa Gardner, Kenneth and Shelly Buckner, all of Sheldon, MO and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends that will miss him greatly.

    Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Murray Sr, father-in-law, Raymond Buckner, and his grandparents. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Sheldon Community Building in Sheldon, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family or BACCA ℅ Ferry Funeral Home. 

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