Thomas Paul Mcmurray, Jr.

Thomas Paul McMurray, Jr., 66, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born March 11, 1943 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Paul McMurray, Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. Tom attended De La Salle High School and graduated from Center High School in 1962. After graduating from high school, Tom joined the United States Army, and served with the Special Forces in Vietnam. After returning from military service, Tom married Kay in Overland Park, Kansas. He joined the Prairie Village Fire Department and served for 30 years until his retirement in 1995. While with the Prairie Village Fire Department, Tom worked for The JO Transit and retired in March of 2009. He enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with his wife & family.

Tom is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kay; two daughters and their husbands, Laurie Massey & husband Brian and Wendy Clark and husband Michael; 6 grachildren, Zachary Myers, Christopher, Timothy, Katelynn, McKenzie, and Ariana; and three sisters, Shirley, Karen and Debbie.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2010 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2010 at the chapel.