Tommy "Tom" Dale Murray of Steelville, Missouri was born on Sunday, Feb. 7, 1954 in Salem, Missouri to Harold G. Murray and Helen D. (nee Duckworth) Murray and passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 at the age of 72 years and 4 days.
Tom started school in Herman, Missouri and moved to Steelville in 1965 when he was in the sixth grade. He graduated from Steelville High School with the Class of 1972.
As a boy he had attended New Harmony Church in Salem, Missouri and the old Center Point Church with his family.
He married Brenda Jean Lea on July 7, 1973.
Tom’s love of cars and motorcycles began at Murray Shell Station. He worked there fixing tires. He was known for his ’55 Chevy and his Chevelles, and he enjoyed street racing in his younger days.
He later worked at Arneson Lumber before beginning a 40-year career with the City of Steelville where he retired as a supervisor.
Tom enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and BBQing. He liked spending time with friends, often stopping by the Spare Rib Inn to visit and share stories.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Helen Murray; parents-in-law, Lloyd Lea and Helen (Robert “Bob”) Frances; brother, Harold “Eddie” Murray; brother-in-law, Dennis (Linda) Lea; sisters-in-law, Barbara Parker, Doris (Kenny) Green and Dorothy Lea.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Murray of Steelville, Missouri; sons, Mike (Jenny) Murray and Brian Murray both of Steelville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jordan Murray, Brianna Murray and fiancé Jacob, Josh Murray, Keith Murray and Brandon and wife Aakkhir Murray; great granddaughter, Aurora Murray; brothers, Billy Ray and wife Christine Murray of Kansas City, Missouri and Jack and wife Sharyn Murray of St. Charles, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Eugene (Paula) Lea and JR Parker both of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 at Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Spencer R. Hutson officiating.
Burial at Steelville Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
