Roland N. Murray Jr.
Ocean City

Roland N. Murray Jr., 90, of Ocean City, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Mr. Murray was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Col. Roland N. Murray of Aiken, South Carolina and Margaret Holden of Washington, D.C.

He attended St. Johns College High School and graduated from Georgetown University as a “Distinguished Military Graduate.”

He married his high school sweetheart, Doris Marie Werres. After his graduation they moved to Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as a 1st Lieutenant Army Signal Corps in the 4th Armored Division.

After military service, he returned to Washington, D.C., and went to work for the Prudential Insurance Company of America as a special agent. After 32 years, he took an early retirement and they eventually moved to Ocean City, where they owned their summer home.

Roland was very active as a 4th degree Knights of Columbus in Ocean City council #9053. In 2010, he received the Knights of Columbus “Citizen of the Year” award and was also named “Worthy Sir Knight of the Year.”

He was also very active as a volunteer at Atlantic General Hospital, where he gave 5,000 hours over 23 years. He served on the Atlantic General Hospital’s board of directors for seven years. Additionally, he was a driver for the American Cancer Society.

For ten years, he served asNeighborhood Watch coordinator for Caine Keys II Civic Association, where he worked closely with the Ocean City Police Department. In 2001, Roland received the Governor of Maryland’s Certificate of Merit for Crime Prevention. On June 15, 2009, he received a certificate of appreciation from Chief Bennedette Di Pino of the Ocean City Police Department for his service to his community.

Mr. Murray was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City, and served as an usher and money counter.

Mr. Murray is survived by his daughters, Debora Ann Rafeedie (Samir), Sharron Murray Lewis, Kelley Murray Von Blon, Patrice Murray Sabatano (John) and, Kristin Murray Peterson (Eric); his eleven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Werres) Murray; and his son, Michael John Murray.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon, Oct. 26, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 9903 Coastal Highway in Ocean City. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the mass. Interment will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Mr. Murray’s memory to the Ocean City Paramedic Foundation or to Atlantic General Hospital.

Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Condolences may be shared with the family via burbagefuneralhome.com.