Ronald Wayne ‘Ron’ Murray, 66, of Galena, died peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Joplin Friday, September 8, 2023 following an extended illness. Born February 5, 1957 in Joplin, Mo., Ron was the son of Bob and Willa (Willis) Murray. He grew up in the Galena, area and attended school with the class of 1975.
Ron attended University of Oklahoma where he first got a degree in Petroleum Engineering. However, during that time the oil industry begin to crash and jobs weren’t readily available so he received his second degree in Mechanical Engineering. It was with that degree, that Ron started working with Toshiba in Houston, Texas and did an extensive amount of global traveling. He later retired from General Electric in Burlington, Iowa after 15 years. Ron loved to take out on his Harley and travel the roads, driving thousands of miles on his bike over the years enjoying the scenery and time spent with his best friend, Bill Fenix. He was a member of the Riverton Boat and Ski Club where he enjoyed many stories and laughs together with his many friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Bob Murray and his only son, Jeromy Murray.
Ron is survived by his mother, Willa Murray of Joplin, Mo.; grandchildren, Olivia Horn (husband, Don) of Galena and Alan Murray of Joplin, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Gracie and Josoyn Horn; brothers, Randy Murray (wife, Sheila) of Galena and Mike Murray of Joplin;, Mo. along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends also survive.
The family will be hosting a Celebration Gathering Sunday, September 24 at 3 p.m. at the Riverton Boat and Ski Club where all are welcome to come and share stories.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Mo.