Thomas A. Murray IV

Thomas Alexander Murray IV, passed away at his home on July 18, 2026, in San Saba, Tx. On September 29, 1985, Thomas Alexander Murray, IV was gifted to Kim Hatfiel Murray and Tom Murray III. On July 18, 2026, he returned to the care of our Lord and Savior. His parents and their spouses Janis Murray and Terry Kelly appreciate the love they have received, and he received during his lifetime.

Thomas is survived by his brothers Seth Wade Graham and Tristan Kelly, sisters Tirin Kelly, Jessica Graham, raised as a sister, Lora Graham and their children: Chloe Camille, Rylnn, Breelyn, Clair, Ethan, Chance. His aunts and uncles were important in his life: Clif and Mary; Britt and Sherry: Danny and Carole: Sam and Laina: and his many cousins! And great Aunt Aline.

He was preceded in his departure by his grandparents Bill and Juanita Hatfield and Pat and Hazel Murray. They loved and spent much time with him in his young years. And his Aunt Judy and Aunt Diane Hatfield (that bragged on his discipline: in turn he bragged on her spaghetti.) Aunt Cynthia and Uncle David.

People were his biggest love. He seldom met a stranger…often referred to as the welcome wagon of Llano. (must admit he never missed saying hi to the blondes). He worked 20 years at the Llano Feed Store bragging he had been there longer than his boss! Mom labeled him the PR manager…He often gave all the months pens away in a short week. And caps from neighboring competitors had to be replaced! He had a radar sense if a first responder was anywhere close. He would strike up a conversation, and they would give him a story, returning later with a shirt or patch from their workplace. He has literally a hundred caps, coins and shirts from many cities. And his prize badge from Hoot Decker.

He referred to all the VFD members as his best friend. (Don't be upset with me: almost everyone he was around for a very long time was awarded "your my best friend".) He was allowed to attend the weekly meeting: he called the roll. He gave trouble to the ones that “ditched’ the meetings. And the tongue lashing he gave the ones that came in from a fire too late to fill up the truck. They never were allowed to forget it! He thought they cooked the family supper just for him.

Thomas attended almost every Crawfish fundraiser in Llano: he golfed with the event his mom hosted for the SOC folks and the last years with the Smith boys. You could hear his group across the course when he putted a birdie.

Thomas spent many weekends at San Saba running Hamrick’s and keeping the table of knowledge “fully informed of his important business”. He was a top hand on the ranch counting and feeding cows.

Thomas passed in San Saba with his parents on July 18, 2026.

A Farewell send off for Thomas will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba, Tx, directly to burial ceremony at the Llano City Cemetery at 10:15 a.m. A Celebration of Life luncheon will follow at 11:00 am the American Legion Post 370 in Llano with food, prayers, and “Thomas Stories”. It's a come and go lunch to share all his gifts with the family

Thomas would appreciate any donations can be made to the Llano Volunteer Fire Department: P.O. Box 151, Llano, Tx. 78643 or the San Saba Volunteer Fire Department: P.O. Box 143, San Saba, Tx. 76877

Online condolences can be made at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com