Mark Stephen Murray, age 64, of Gamaliel, Kentucky passed away at his home on Friday, October 31, 2025. Mark was born in Columbus, Indiana on November 11, 1960, a son of the late Vanus C. Murray and Ozina Lee (Bowe) Copas. Mark was a metal fabricator and enjoyed raising chickens. He was a 1978 Graduate of Gamaliel High School, and of the Baptist Faith.
He is survived by four children, Chrystal Carson and husband David, Ryan Page, Kayla Page, and Kyle Page, all of Tompkinsville; one grandson, Zane Carson; one sister, Stacey Rosales and husband Jesus; uncle, Selby Murray and wife Sue of Watertown, Tennessee; aunts, Norma Jean Davis of Tompkinsville, and Reba Randall, of Orlando, Florida; special cousins, Patricia Sheffield, Matthew Sheffield and wife Molly, of Lamb and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Connie Copas, Tracy McCandless, Kim Botts, and Debbie Dyer.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Gamaliel Cemetery with interment to follow. Bro. Mark Bowe will officiate the services.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home prior to the service.
Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Murray and his family at this time.
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