John William McMurry III

May 25, 1932 - September 26, 2018

John “Jack” McMurry III (May 25, 1932-September 26, 2018) John “Jack” McMurry went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 26 surrounded by family. Jack, as he was known to his friends, was born and raised in Texas. An alumnus of Texas University, where he graduated with an MBA, Jack played center for the famed Longhorns in two Cotton Bowls. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He was stationed in Fort Leavenworth Kansas until his separation as a Spec. 3. He met and married Irmalea, the love of his life, July 31, 1972, shortly after moving to California. Jack and Irmalea moved to Lake Isabella in 1992, where they became active members of the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella. Jack taught Sunday School faithfully for over twenty-five years. Jack is survived by his wife of 46 years, his children John, Stacy, and Todd, Jill, his sister, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for a donation to the First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella’s deacon fund.