William “Bill” Murray
April 24, 1961 - November 29, 2019
William “Bill” Murray, age 58, of Newark, DE, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 29, 2019. Bill was dearly loved by all of his family; he will be greatly missed.
Bill was born in Ridley Park, PA, on April 24, 1961 to William W. Murray and Juanita M. Murray. After attending Avon Grove High School in Pennsylvania, Bill graduated from the University of Delaware in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He then returned to the University to earn a bachelor’s degree in organic chemistry in 1988. Bill began his career at Hercules and then worked at DuPont for 18 years in R&D, as well as new organic product development. While working for DuPont, Bill developed the chemistry for new organic herbicides and was awarded patents in 1995, 1998 and 1999; was published four times for new product development; received the Six Sigma Greenbelt award; and received seven major monetary awards. He then worked at Agilent as a Quality Assurance lead and technician for 5 years. Most recently, Bill was employed as a Senior Technician at Adedis.
An avid fisherman, Bill spent many days fishing in the spring, summer and fall. He especially enjoyed fishing from a boat in the ocean but also enjoyed surf fishing, as well as fresh water fishing, earning citations for record catches. Bill also went on many hunting trips with his father, grandfather, uncle and brother from an early age and continued to hunt for many years. He enjoyed target shooting as well.
Bill was preceded in death by his only daughter, Ami R. Murray, on November 11, 2017; all four of his grandparents, an uncle and several cousins.
He is survived by his parents, William and Juanita Murray; his brother, Robert Murray, and wife, Michele Murray; his sister, Karen Reuschlein and husband, Scott; his nephews and nieces, Joshua Murray, Amber Willey and husband, Matthew Willey, Casey Murray, Justin Reuschlein; a great-nephew, Dominic Willey; and a great-niece, Savannah Willey. Bill is also survived by three aunts, uncles and their spouses, along with several cousins.
It was Bill’s desire to be cremated. A Celebration of his Life and spreading of his ashes will occur in the summer.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s name may be sent to Teen Challenge, 329 East Wistor Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144.
Timothy L. Adams
My deepest sympathies to all of his family. His wonderful Parents , brother and sister, nieces and nephews. Be in comfort that he is with GOD now. So much love and hugs to you all from IOWA.
Lois Price
I am so sorry for you loss.. Thinking of you . Love hugs and prayers
Bonnie Nagle
My Sincerest Condolences to Bills parents Bill n Juanita n Family…🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏✝️✝️✝️🙏
Christine Osaba
Im so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My prayets are with you and the family. May theHoly Spirit comfort you all at this time.
Donna Godfrey
Dear Bill, Juanita, Karen, Scott and family,
So sorry to see about Bill Jr. as I had just been corresponding with him in October. I thought you might be encouraged by what he wrote, “I am OK about my daughter – I am just waiting to see her again, glorified…When I see her again, it will be the person that I remember, that was good.”
… “And together we stand at life’s crossroads and view what we think is the end,
But God has a much bigger vision, And He tells us it’s only a bend.” (from A Bend in the Road, by Helen Steiner Rice)
May God give you strength and rest in His everlasting arms and with His everlasting love during this difficult bend in the road. Love and hugs, Donna G.
Duane Economos
My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with Bill for several years at Agilent Technologies. Bill had a brilliant mind and learned new information very quickly. I miss working with him and left with fond memories.