James E. Murray

James E. Murray, age 53, of Red Wing, died on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Rochester East Health Services. The celebration of life will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester MN, 55901. The visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. James Edward Murray was born on March 22, 1965, in Rochester, to Robert and Carole (Nichols) Murray. He graduated from Zumbrota - Mazeppa High School in 1985. James moved to Red Wing and lived in Baringer Homes for 20 years. He worked at Pro Act in Red Wing for 25 years, Midwest Importers in Cannon Falls and also Norwood in Red Wing. James enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Disney Theme Parks, bowling and playing handheld games. He also enjoyed going to the gym and running laps, watching movies, playing with Hot Wheel cars and was a MN Vikings fan. Jim found great strength in his faith as he had a near death experience which brought him closer to the Lord. He is survived by his mother, Carole of Rochester; siblings, Brock Murray of Golden Valley, Robert (Suzanne) Murray of Ft. Belvoir, VA and William Murray of Golden Valley; sister-in-law, Karen Murray of Rochester; nieces and nephews, Travis (Ruby) Murray, Anneliis Murray, Benjamin Murray, Ryan Murray, Sean Murray and Isabell Murray. James was preceded in death by his father, Robert; paternal and maternal grandparents. Funeral arrangements are with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. To share a special memory please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com