Harold Gene Murray

By From JT Staff Reports

Harold Gene Murray, 78, of Urbana died Friday, March 27, 2020 in Vancrest of Urbana.
A private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Vernon Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Keener officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery in Urbana.
Condolences may be expressed to the fam...

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