Murray Preston Spicer

October 22, 1945 - September 3, 2017

OWENSBORO – Murray Preston Spicer, Jr. of Owensboro, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. “Dooney” was born in Martwick community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky on October 22, 1945 to Preston and Patricia Wilson Spicer. After graduating from Drakesboro High School in 1963, Dooney’s strong work ethic was first utilized at Lester Motors in Central City, KY at age 17. His fine art of car detailing, customer service and business management was further honed at Darrel Raley’s Standard Oil Station, also in Central City. His proud union membership began at Marvel Industries in Greenville, KY and continued at Kentucky Utilities Green River Power Station where he was a dedicated employee for 30 years. After retiring from KU, he worked at Sam’s Club in Owensboro, KY. He served his country in the US Army, was a member of the Baptist faith and was a forever ‘band parent.’ Married to Ellen Bivin Spicer, he was ‘Dad’ to Monica and Jason and relished his role of ‘Pappaw’ to Preston Grant, Harrison, Anderson and Jett. His hobbies included target practice, bird feeding, growing flowers, perfecting lawn care, attending car shows, watching Cardinal baseball and riding his Harley. Dooney was also an active member of the Owensboro Health Park. While working out, he would often share his strong Democratic Party views with friends and acquaintances. Dooney is survived by wife, Ellen, of Owensboro; daughter Monica and son-in-law Chris Dockery of Edwardsville, IL; son Murray Jason Spicer and daughter-in-law Erin Spicer of Central City, KY; grandsons Preston Dockery, Harrison Dockery and Anderson Dockery of Edwardsville; and Jett Spicer of Central City. Surviving family members include nieces Tracy Lewis of Mt. Washington, KY; Rebecca Durall of Central City; Sara Moore of Webster County, KY; nephew Eddie Durall of Mt. Washington; cousin James Spencer of Owensboro. Preceding Dooney in death: parents, Patricia and Preston Spicer; sister, Peggy Spicer Durall; in-laws, Peggy and Keith Bivin. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City at 2:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM and continue until time of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Donations can be made on-line. Online condolences can be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com

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It was a pleasure meeting Him and making laps with him at the Healthpark and catching up on Muhlenberg County and Winn cousins. A good man and will be missed by all.

Ellen, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. My Dad, Earl Mitchell and Patricia were 1st cousins...my Dad was named after his Aunt Earle..Patricia's Mom. You and I were classmates at CCHS during my freshman year.
Prayers for your heart to be comforted. Hold close those beautiful memories.

Ellen,
So sorry! Sending prayers of comfort and love to you and your Wonderful Family.

I already miss my Great Neighbor!!

I remember seeing him at Sam Club he was a good Gentleman was friendly to us when we went in!! Our prayers goes out to the family

So sorry to hear this news! So many memories of this wonderful man! May he RIP! Prayers and thoughts go out to Ellen and family! May Dooney's memories bring peace to all!

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Sorry for your loss. Love & Prayers. Pat & Donna.

Ellen, was so sorry to hear of Dooney's passing. Such a nice person and wonderful family man. He will certainly be missed by many. May God bless and comfort you and the family during the difficult days ahead.

We are so sad to learn of Dooney's passing. He always had a smile and kind words for everyone he met. God bless all of you, Ellen. He will be smiling down on you until you meet again.

Ellen,

I am very sorry to hear of Dooney's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all members of the family. A good Friend. We were Co-Workers at Darrell Raley's Service Station at the end of town in Cc and both worked for KU at different locations.

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Durward Thomas

I had the honor of working with Murray. I loved to watch him when his temper got going. He was right in his beliefs as far as right and wrong. When he worked in the gas station at sams he wrote his name under the table. He was so much fun to be around. I pray that God gives his family strength at this time. Murray was a wonderful, caring man

I am so sorry that we cant make it to Dooney's funeral my wife is in poor health and i cant leave her alone.yall have our love&prayers.

Will be missed from by our family

GOD will provide comfort in the time of your grief

He was the greatest man and Uncle I could have ever had, my last connection to my mom. He was truthful and I knew he always had my back no matter what storm came my way. He helped with getting my brother and I through our mom and Mammaw' s passing.Eddie and I will greatly miss him,

Prayers to all , He will be missed a very good man.. we served at Fort Knox, Ky together RIP my friend..

Dear Ellen and family...My condolences to you and your family..May God and family give you the comfort you need as this time..May all try to think of the good times from the past with Dooney...He was fine man...Loved by many...

In Christian Love,

Sandra Whitworth

Ellen, you and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.

My sincere heartfelt sympathy is with you & your family Monica! Love ❤ hugs kisses and prayers to give you the strength to get thru these tuff times

Julie and I are so sorry for Dooney's passing. What a great guy he was -- always a smile and a cheerie greeting! He is going to be deeply missed by family and friends. Dooney was--and still is--one of the good guys.

I am Dooney's cousin! My mother was Mary Spicer King. I just remember
allusion cousins playing at my grandmother's house every Sunday when we were children. I lived in Madisonville then. Peggy, Dooney, Betty and Judy were are close to the same age. Dooney was always kind and very quite.
Sorry to hear of his passing I know he will be very missed!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.