Sadly, Sandhills SAR Compatriot, Vic McMurry, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family in West End, NC , on Friday evening January 28th.
Please keep Vic’s wife Debbie and his family in your prayers. God Bless and keep our Compatriot and good friend. Rest In Peace, Compatriot McMurry
Victor G McMurry, 80, of West End, NC passed away on January 28, 2022. Vic was born Oct., 9th, 1941 in Flint, Michigan to Harry and Frances McMurry. Vic was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last September and was determined to enjoy every moment with family, creating amazing memories.
Vic graduated from Sheffield High School (Sheffield, Alabama) in 1959. He went on to the University of Michigan and Georgia Tech to study business administration and mechanical engineering. Following his “adventurous” college career, Vic went into the Navy. After serving in the Navy, Vic found his calling in banking. He enjoyed each and every minute of being a banker. Vic moved to Sarasota, Florida in 1973.
In 1976 Vic met his wife of 45 years, Debbie, while working at the same bank. Vic and Debbie went on to have two children, Krystie and Scott.
In 2003 Vic retired from banking and spent much of his time as a proud member and contributor of the Jamestowne Society, as well as, The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Saramana Chapter Sarasota, Florida, and Sandhills Chapter, Pinehurst, North Carolina. During his down time, you could find Vic watching NASCAR races. In 2021 Vic and Debbie moved to West End, NC to be closer to their grandchildren.
Vic is survived by his loving wife, Debbie and two children: Krystie Melton (Larry) and Scott McMurry (Allison Daigle), his two grandsons Patrick and Hunter Melton.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice Foundation via check at: 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, North Carolina 27374.
He will be buried at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida on Friday, March 18th at 10am.
