Robert T. Murrell

Robert T. Murrell, 99, of Lewistown was born May 19, 1916 in Louisville, KY. He died at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

He was preceded in death by: his daughter, Gayle C. Murrell, of Oakmont, his wife of 71 years, Doris E. Murrell, of Lewistown; his parents, Robert and Anne (Horn) Murrell; and his two sisters and a brother.

Bob was the National Secretary/Editor/Historian of the 80th Infantry Division Association for eighteen years. He was National Commander of the 80th Association in 1982-83. He published several books on the 80th Division and was an Honorary Colonel of the 318th and 319th Infantry as well as a Kentucky Colonel. He enjoyed helping the children of the 80th men whose fathers were killed in action.

He was a long-time member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church, Penn Hills, PA where he served as a trustee and led the singing for a number of years, and upon moving from Oakmont, PA to Lewistown became a member of the First Baptist Church, of Mifflintown.

He is survived by: his son, Robert J. Murrell, of Lewistown; his nieces, Barbara Norwood, of Louisville, KY, and Connie Murphy, of Fla., and Debora Murrell of Louisville, KY; granddaughter, Amy Cook, of Lewistown; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 at First Baptist Church Mifflintown with Rev. Ron Shupe officiating.

A viewing will be held from 7 – 9:00 p.m. Wed. Feb. 3 at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5 at Rolling Hills Baptist Church, 120 Gernert Drive, Verona, with Rev. Greg Drayer officiating. Arrangements are under the care of English Funeral Home, 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont.

Interment with military honors will take place in Verona Cemetery, Oakmont, PA.

Memorials in Robert’s name may be made to First Baptist Church of Juniata County, “Building Project,” 23964 PA 35, Mifflintown, PA 17059.

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