Obituary of Evan Murray

Evan Thomas Murray, 17, of Washington Township, NJ passed away suddenly on September 25, 2015 He was born on December 22, 1997 in Pontiac, Michigan to Tom and Kelly Murray. Evan was a senior at Warren Hills high school where he excelled as a three sport athlete. He was a varsity pitcher, a varsity basketball player and a stand out varsity quarterback on the Blue Streaks football team. Evan was not only an honors student, but a true leader throughout all aspects of his life. He inspired people with his ambitions, hard work, and kind heart. He enjoyed music, reading comic books and collecting sports cards. He loved the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy - especially the song Hooked on a Feeling. Evan wasn't just the kind of person people looked up to, he was the kind of person people hoped to be, and the kind of son a parent dreams about. He is survived by his loving parents Tom and Kelly Murray; grandmothers Margaret Allen and Julie Murray, aunts and uncles Kathy and Bill Killgore, Cindie and Tom Garvey, Jeff and Kathy Murray, and Tami and Steve Arens; cousins Danielle Hobson (Mark), Jessica Norman (Ryan), Ashley Marchand (Bryan), Ashlee Arens, Janelle Garvey, Hannah Murray, Alyssa Arens; and girlfriend Bailey. Evan is predeceased by his grandfather's Richard Crowley and Thomas Murray Sr. Friends and family may pay their respects on Wednesday September 30, 2015 from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Faith Discovery Church. 33 Brass Castle Rd. Washington, NJ 07882. Funeral services will be celebrated on Thursday October 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM. At the church. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Evan Murray Scholarship Fund. Care of the funeral home. 234 W. Washington Ave. Washington, NJ 07882. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882. To send an online condolence please go to www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com