Milton Charles Murray

Mr. Murray passed away peacefully in Lake Mary, Florida on April 5, 2025, at the age of 94 years. His special friend Joan Marsh and family were at his side.

The son of the late Edna (Taylor) Murray and William Roy Murray was born on December 19, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan where he resided for most of his life. He was married for 63 years to Eugenia Barbara (Jablonski) Murray (deceased), known as Jean, a lifetime teacher in the Bay City Public Schools.

Milton graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1949, and continued his education at Northern Business College, Delta College, and Saginaw Valley College. While working full-time, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics.

In 1987 he retired from Dow Corning Corporation. He previously worked for Ford Motor and General Motors. During his career at Dow Corning, he advanced from a laboratory technician to management in the silicone plastics industry. He was granted several patents for silicone applications. After his retirement, he worked as a consultant for Dow Corning and was honored by being asked to document his extensive hands-on knowledge of silicones.

He thrived on being on the water, enjoyed fishing, and sailing. He also enjoyed woodworking and traveling.

Milton is survived by five children and their spouses: Milton Murray, Jr and his wife Carol, Barbara Murray-Leslie and her husband Richard Leslie, Susan (SJ) Murray, William Murray and his wife Linda, Michael Murray and his wife Deb. He is survived by seven grandchildren: Jenny, Matthew, Rebekah, Benjamin, William, Kevin, and Brian, and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister Joan (Murray) Miller, brother Roger Murray, and by infant twin siblings Donald and Dolores. He was preceded by a grandson Zachary Murray.

The family would like to share our special appreciation to Milton’s friend Joan Marsh for her unfailing love and support.

A Celebration of Life is planned in Bay City at a date to be arranged.

For those planning an expression of sympathy, the family asks that you consider a memorial to the American Heart Association.