Bobby McMurry

Bobby Lee McMurry, 87, of Levelland passed away on September 3, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery.

Bobby Lee was born April 27, 1930 in Memphis, Texas to parents Vance and Myrtle (Pounds) McMurry. He grew up in Vera, Texas and moved to Levelland at the age of 14. Bobby Lee graduated from Levelland High School in 1948.

Bobby Lee married Betty Lou Hinderliter on October 31, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas. She passed away on January 16, 1988. He served in the Air Force and fought in the Korean War.

He began working for Amoco Production Company in 1956 and retired in 1986 after 30 years of employment. Bobby also served as Commander for the Levelland VFW Post 4506. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family, beloved friends, traveling, and was well known for his cooking.

Bobby Lee is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Howard and Wilburn McMurry; and sister, Lois Whitney.

He is survived by his daughter, Donna and husband Mike Mills of Amarillo; son David ''Murf'' McMurry of Levelland; his fiance Ethel Bentley of Lubbock; granddaughters, Sara and husband Michael Green of Arlington, Texas, Andrea and Erik Roden of Lubbock; and great grandchildren, Kaydence (7), Kaylea (5), and Cody (4) Roden of Lubbock.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home. (806) 897-1111

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