Richard Murray, 98, of Ash Grove, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Richard, the son of Wayne and Thelma (Piper) Murray, was born in Ash Grove, MO, on February 10, 1922. Richard and Dorris Wagner were united in marriage on December 4, 1943 and shared over 75 years together, before Dorris' passing in 2019.

Richard was a life-long area resident and graduated from Ash Grove High School in 1941. He was a farmer and his farm was very important to him. He loved his animals, especially his dogs and cats. Richard enjoyed being at the lake, fishing, and water skiing. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Richard is survived by his nephew, Donnie Wagner and wife Rosy of Ash Grove; nieces, Connie Stacey and husband Mike of Ash Grove, Sandra Edgington and husband Bob of Columbia, Peggy Owen and husband Doug of Ash Grove; great nieces and nephews, Anne Edgington, Tyson and Jessica Wagner, Cory and Beth Stacey, Cody and Tina Stacey, Piper and Wesley Leigh, Parker Owen; great-great nieces and nephews; Elizabeth, Connor, Presley, Caleb, Chase, Allie, Cailyn, Olivia; two special dogs, Missy and Blondie; special caregivers, who all lovingly referred to him as Uncle Richard, George, Anna, Timbra, Susan, Deanna, Keyshawna, Paige, Christina, Mykia cousins, other family and many friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorris; and brother, Dale Murray.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 2:00PM in Ash Grove Cemetery, Ash Grove, MO.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be left in Richard's name to Integrity Hospice and may be left at the funeral home.

Arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove, MO.