Gregory Paul Murray, 69, passed gently from his earthly life Saturday, October 10, 2026.

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Greg enjoyed all of God’s wonderful world of nature especially enjoying trips to the beach.

He was born August 18, 1957, the son of Russell Eustice Murray and Annie Gertrude Padgett Murray. In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded in death by his step-mother, Bernice Murray.

Gregory known and loved as Greg is survived by his cousin, Ernie Padgett; additional cousins; devoted friends, Neil Moore and Willie Moore; caregiver, Heather Harrell; and many others that have crossed Greg’s path in life.

Greg graduated from Pender High School in 1976 and followed in his father’s footsteps working on the Murray Family Blueberry farm where he retired.

Greg enjoyed all of God’s wonderful world of nature especially enjoying trips to the beach. As long as he was able most every morning Greg could be found eating a hardy breakfast at his favorite restaurant, Carolina Eatery. His favorite season of the year was Christmas with all the colorful decorations and songs about the birth of Jesus. Many remember Greg’s gift of gab, striking up a conversation with anybody at any time. Greg was a coinsurer of good food, especially his favorite, a perfectly grilled steak. Greg was a gentle giant loved by many.

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Greg was a coinsurer of good food, especially his favorite, a perfectly grilled steak.

A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Evans conducting the service. Family and friends will visit at the cemetery following the service.

In honor and memory of Greg please consider a memorial gift to Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Carol Thigpen, 2110 NC Hwy 53 W, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Both of these were near and dear to Greg’s heart.

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A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.