Jason Hugh McMurtrey, 36, of
Summer Shade, KY, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, U of L Hospital. He was
born on June 15, 1989, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of Tom
and Freda McPherson McMurtrey.
Jason was part owner of
Summer Shade Collison and he spent 9 years as a volunteer Summer Shade fireman.
He enjoyed trap shooting, riding horses, and agravating his friends and family.
On September 28, 2013, Jason
married the love of his life, Katie Hodges McMurtrey, who has been by his side
every minute of his struggle with cancer.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include his parents, Tom and Freda McPherson McMurtrey, of Summer
Shade; brother Brian (Beth) McMurtrey of Summer Shade; 7 nieces and nephews,
Emma McMurtrey, Micah McMurtrey, Aubrey McMurtrey, Adalyn McMurtrey, Andrew
Hugh McMurtrey, Averie Garmon, and Ivy Garmon; special aunt, Wilmetta
McPherson; mother-in-law, Tammi (Kenyon) Wallace; father-in-law, Richard
(Betsy) Hodges; sister-in-law, Kelsie (Tyler) Garmon grandmothers-in-law, Linda Hodges and Shirley
Killman; several aunts and uncles; and his dog Kimber.
He is preceded in death by
his grandparents, Charles and Arlene McMurtrey and Hughie and Olene McPherson;
grandfathers-in-law, Dalton Hodges and Paul Killman; and his dog, Ruger.
Funeral service will be
1:00PM Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the
White Cemetery. Visitation will be on
Tuesday from 1:00PM until 8:00PM and on Wednesday after 8:00AM at McMurtrey
Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the
family encourages that memorials are made to the Summer Shade Fire Department.
Prayers
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, prayers
ReplyDeleteTom and Freda, we’re so sorry for your loss, sending our prayers for you both. Norman & Susan
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear this terrible news, prayers for you all. Barry and Meda
ReplyDeleteSending you our love, heartfelt prayers and condolences. Donald and Phylis
ReplyDeleteDeepest sympathy & many prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻Joe & Shirley Moody
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss
ReplyDeleteprayers for all the family. God Bless! (John3:16)
ReplyDeleteFreda, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My heart breaks for you and your family. You will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeletePrayers for all the family. God Bless Tommy & Brenda Ferguson
ReplyDeleteOur deepest sympathy to The McMurtrey family. Our prayers and thoughts of peace and God’s mercy during this time. Kendall Dean Nova and Family
ReplyDeleteTo the love of Jason’s life, Katie, we are so, so sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your husband. You have so many beautiful memories to cherish. Hold on tight to each one. Sending our love, David Paul & Debbie Gray
ReplyDeleteTo the love of Jason’s life, Katie. We are so sorry for the loss of your husband. Always cherish the beautiful memories you have made with him and hold on to them tightly.
ReplyDeleteSending our love, David Paul & David Gray
Our deepest thoughts and sympathies are with you Neda and Kevin
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! He has always been such a great, (kid, because he was young when I first made friends with him), man.I have always been proud of him and his family. His love for his dogs as a kid was noticible! I drove several members of his family on the school bus back in the day. His love and care for his horses always made me proud too. Seems like I just saw him at PT with me. To his family, all of them, I just can't imagine. I love you all. Hugs and Prayers!!!! 💔🫂🙏🏼🫂🙏🏼🫂🙏🏼🫂🙏🏼🫂🙏🏼💔
ReplyDeleteTommy and Freda so very sorry to hear about your son I know the feeling again very sorry for your lost God Bless
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