William "Terry" Terrance Murray

William “Terry” Terrance Murray, 70, of Elizabethtown, PA lost his battle with complications of a lifelong illness on April 6, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1955 in Joplin MO and was raised in Salina, KS. Terry attended Salina High School, Salina, KS and graduated in 1974. Terry enlisted in the United States Air Force on September 10, 1974. He was Honorably Discharged on March 15, 1979. After discharge, Terry used the GI Bill to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Delaware State. During Terry’s tour of duty at Kelly AFB, TX, he met his future wife who was also stationed at the base. Terry married Susan Carole (Ellinger) Murray on July 15, 1977 in San Antonio, TX. They celebrated 48 years of marriage in July 2025. Terry was preceded in death by his mother Rosa Mae Bock on February 23, 2016 and his father James Leland Murray on April 17, 2025. Terry was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus Council 867. Terry worked as a production planner in several manufacturing plants in Lancaster and York Counties, PA until his retirement in 2018. Terry was a member of the National Scleroderma Foundation and an advocate for animals. He shared a love of bowling with his son, Terry, and he also enjoyed participating with his children whether it was Little League, outdoor camping, or the Boy Scouts of America. Terry was a lifelong supporter of the Kansas City Chiefs football team. He and his wife enjoyed visiting the many lighthouses in America. Terry is survived by 3 sons and 1 daughter, Keith (Bonita LaSanta) Murray of Harrisburg, PA, Jeffrey (Lisa) Murray of Middletown PA, Leia (Norm) Murray-Beare of Lebanon PA, and Terrance (Terry) W. Murray of Harrisburg, PA., and his grandchildren Christian (Savannah) Murray, Derek (Morgan) Smith, and Elizabeth (Hunter) Beare. Terry is survived by 14 siblings, Susan (Dave) Baker of Salina, KS, Janie (Randy) Rager of Norwood, MN, Rosa (Rich) Hassen of Plainfield, IL, Jimmy (Darcee) Murray of Salina, KS, Linda (Tim) Main of Salina, KS, Elizabeth (Dave) Morris of Salina, KS, Becky (Mark) Greene of Salina, KS, Richard Murray of Rochester, NY, Caroline (Brandon) Helton of Amarillo, TX, Theresa (Phil) Smith of Salina, KS, Barbara Murray (Robert Lanning), of Sellersburg, IN, Rita (Gordon) LaShell of Salina, KS, Brenda (Shawn Jarvis) of Salina, KS, and Tom (Michelle Marley) Murray of Canton, KS. The family wishes to thank the Heart Group of Lancaster, specifically Dr. Justin Roberts, Kathleen Nissley, CRNP, and the nurses in the heart failure unit who were instrumental in extending his life. The family would also like to thank Dr. Colleen Hazlett-Obrien, Choices Palliative and the staff at Mt Joy Hospice, for their empathy and professional expertise in setting up appropriate end of life care and decisions. Terry was a life-long Catholic and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Elizabethtown, PA. A celebration of life will be held at 5 PM on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc., 16 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home before the service from 4 PM to 5 PM and again following in the funeral home community center. The family requests casual dress. A grave site Military Burial will be held the following day, Monday, April 13, 2026 at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Attendees should gather in the Sheetz Funeral Home parking lot no later than 12:45 PM to escort Terry to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the National Scleroderma Foundation, PO Box 411533, Boston, MA 02241-1533, or your own favored charity.

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William "Terry" Terrance Murray

November 30, 1955 - April 6, 2026