Edward Conley Murray, Ph.D., husband of Donna (Bules) Murray, of Valley Forge, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Born on September 25, 1931 in Mullen, NE, he was a son of the late Edward Cornelius and Lucy (McMurtry) Murray.

Dr. Murray served in the United States Air Force. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and his Doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He was President and co-founder of Murlin Chemical, Inc., located in West Conshohocken, PA. Having lived on both coasts of the United States, and many places in between, he always happily boasted that he held a drivers license in 8 different states. He was a proud, 50+ year member of the American Chemical Society. Dr. Murray loved playing the guitar, and enjoyed collecting violins, including that of his grandfather.

In addition to his wife of 66 years, Dr. Murray is survived by two children, Kellie Sue Murray-Howe of Pottstown, PA, and Edward Collin Murray of Valley Forge, Pa., two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Dr. Murray was preceded in death by two siblings, Esther Sterner and Louie Murray.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name, to the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 62, Valley Forge, PA 19481. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.