MURRAY -- David John, of Cuba, MO, was born September 28, 1947, at Skiatook, to the union of Harry John Murray and Amanda Rebecca (nee: Staniford) Murray and left from this life on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at the age of 59 years and 20 days. David is preceded in death by: his parents, Harry John and Amanda Rebecca Murray; 1 brother, Joe Murray; and other relatives and friends. Those who are left to mourn his passing is his loving daughter, Keli and husband, Tim Mulkey of Cuba; companion of 8 years, Carolyn Hinton of Cuba; 2 grandchildren, Makenzie Lynn and Brining James Mulkey of Cuba; 1 sister, Ann and husband, Bill Kirkpatrick of Strafford, KS; 4 stepchildren, Bobby, Kari, Tina and Shelly; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Graveside service 11 a.m., Monday, October 23, at Osage Gardens Cemetery, Skiatook, OK. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO, in David's memory. Britton Funeral Home of Cuba is honored to be serving the the Murray family, (573) 885-3355.

Published in the Tulsa World on 10/21/2006.

Contributed by Shelley Lynch, October 2006.