Gary P. Murray, age 66, of Lincoln, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 13, 1960, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Donald Walter Murray and Alice Pauline (Lesser) Murray.
Gary grew up in Arvada, Colorado, where he attended school. He began working in construction at a young age, using his talents on various projects throughout the country. His specialty was drywall, and he took pride in working with his hands. In 2020, he retired and moved to Benton County, Missouri.
Gary enjoyed building and creating, making several birdhouses and horseshoe projects for family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and collecting guns. An animal lover, Gary always had a pet cat or dog by his side. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Brenda Martinez.
Gary is survived by two daughters, Alisa Hawkins and her husband, Jerry, of Decatur, Illinois, and Danielle Bruns and her significant other, Rick Wolverton, of Dalton City, Illinois; two sisters, Kathy Murray and Donna Zarlengo and her husband, John, all of Colorado; eleven grandchildren, Jerry Jr. (My’Tesha), Julie (Kyler), Joseph, Jerricho, Jade (John), Cierra (Josh), Cilicia, Cruz, Cortez, Alexander, and Dominick; numerous great-grandchildren; his son-in-law, Luis Martinez, of Henderson, Minnesota, a niece Kelsey and a nephew Kyle, other relatives and friends.
Arrangements for his cremation are under the direction of the Reser Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, Warsaw, Missouri.
