James B. Murray Jr. ’49

Jim died Aug. 7, 2006, at the age of 84.

He came to Princeton after service in Scotland during World War II with the Army Air Corps.

Jim moved to Florida in 1950 and spent most of his life in the Clearwater area. He began his career with Ray Allen Fine Men’s Wear before opening his own shop specializing in fine men’s wear for boys. He next worked for Sears Roebuck and retired after 25 years. He remained active in the Air Force Reserve in Tampa and retired as a master sergeant major.

After retirement, Jim and his wife, Connie, enjoyed traveling with their family. He was an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts and was on the executive board of the West Central Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was also active in community affairs.

Jim was predeceased by Connie. He is survived by two daughters, Eileen and Charlotte Murray Chapin. The class extends its sincere sympathy to them on their loss.