Carl David McMurray, 76, of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2024. David was born on July 9, 1947 in Maumee, Ohio, to the late Carl and Maria (Lutsch) McMurray. He grew up in Maumee and graduated from Rogers High School in Toledo.
After high school, David enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a combat veteran of Viet Nam. He was with Delta Company, 1/7 Marines from 1966 to 1969, when he was honorably discharged after participating in many engagements. David was a long standing member of the Board of Directors of Delta Company 1/7 Marines Inc., and he also served as its Quartermaster. He was proud of his service, and wore a hat identifying the organization everywhere he went. He took a back seat to no one in his patriotism and love of country. In many ways, David’s military service defined him: he was loyal, brave, determined and forthright, and he brought all those qualities to his fight with the diseases from which he suffered as a result of his exposure to Agent Orange. He survived the actual war, but ultimately succumbed to it.
David was an entrepreneur and with his brother in law Ed Carter, started up DMC & Associates, a company Representing manufacturers of cutting tools in Perrysburg Ohio. He retired in 2017 and continued on as a consultant until 2022. He then retired to Pinehurst, N.C. where he enjoyed living on the lake and golfing with his buddies.
He married Judy Dippman, the love of his life, in 1974. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary in September. They have one son, Daniel Michael, and one grandchild-Alexander David, who was David’s best buddy.
He is also survived by his siblings Joan McMurray, Patricia (Edward) Carter, Daniel (Jackie) McMurray and Sandy (Thomas) Race, with whom he shared many happy hours in Pinehurst.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Prancing Horse, P.O. Box 327, Southern Pines, NC, 28388, to support their therapeutic work with the military and others.
A memorial service will be held at Boles Funeral Home, Pinehurst, Saturday July 6th. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., and the service will begin at 2:00 p.m. In keeping with David’s well-known wardrobe preferences, casual attire is encouraged.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
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