Eugene Paul Murray, 77 of Atlanta, Mich., died peacefully Monday, Feb. 28, 2022 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He was born Jan. 19, 1945 in Pontiac to the late Emanuel and Edna (Wilson) Murray. On July 21, 1965, he married Shirlie Ann Snyder and together the couple celebrated 56 years of marriage before his passing.
Eugene has been vacationing in the Atlanta area for the past 40 plus years—having owned property and moving there permanently after retirement. He worked for Ford Motor Company. He was a former member of the Atlanta Eagles and Imlay City Eagles and past member of the Atlanta Cruisers Car Club. He had a passion for speed, hot rods, motorcycles, race cars or anything with a motor. He also enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, as well as time spent with family. He will be dearly missed.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Shirlie Ann Murray of Atlanta; daughters, Sherry Murray of Atlanta; Michelle (Rick) Rosenberg of Brown City; grandchildren, Ryan (Tiffany) Brown; Tyler Brown; great-grandchildren, Aiyiana and Everly; brother, Howard (Arlene) Murray of Illinois; and sister-in-law, Barbara Murray of Atlanta.
He was preceded in death by parents, Emanuel and Edna Murray; and brother, Dale Murray.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
The family has chosen to remember Eugene privately at this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation.
Arrangements were entrusted to Green Funeral Home. Condolence messages may be sent at their website, www.greenfuneralhomes.com
