Obituary of E. Murray Gullatt

E. Murray Gullatt, Jr. was born January 14, 1935 to Dr. and Mrs. E. Murray Gullatt of Ada, OK. He passed from this life Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in Tulsa at the age of 77. Murray was an avid "Ada Cougar," where he played football and graduated from high school in 1952. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he received his BS and MS degrees in Petroleum Engineering. He then received his MBA from Stanford University Business School. Murray began what became a successful career in oil and gas exploration in New Mexico, South Texas and Dallas before settling in Tulsa. In 1955 Murray married Nancy Carolyn Bronaugh in Holdenville, OK and they celebrated 50 years of marriage before her passing in 2006. He is survived by their children, Mike Gullatt and his wife, Beth along with their children, Bryce and Alex; Deborah Vander Bogart and her husband, Kurt. In 2007 he married Susan Laux and is lovingly survived by her and her son, Brent Clark and his wife, Vickie and their sons, Christian and Cameron. Murray is also survived by his sister, Sarabeth Farney along with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Baker Jr. as well as numerous nieces and nephews who loved him very much. During his career Murray worked for several successful oil and gas exploration companies before co-founding Southport Exploration. One of his proudest moments was being appointed to the University of Oklahoma Board Of Regents. He served as Chairman from 1992 to 1995 and was Chairman when David Boren was selected President. Murray loved serving and giving back to the University and especially enjoyed Saturday afternoons in the fall at Owen Field. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Trust Company of Oklahoma and was an active member at Southern Hills Country Club of Tulsa, serving as president as well as several positions during a variety of PGA events. Murray was a long-time, active member of Asbury Methodist Church always willing to serve on different committees throughout the years. Above all, he was a committed husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend who influenced and impacted the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever. The family will receive friends 5-7:00 pm Thursday at Ninde Brookside Funeral Home, 39th and S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK. A celebration of Murray's life will be held 11:00 am Friday, August 31st in the Mason Chapel at Asbury Methodist Church, 6767 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in Murray's memory to Family Care Hospice, the Memory Care Center at Saint Simeon's Episcopal Home or the University of Oklahoma. Ninde Funeral Directors, Brookside Chapel 918-742-5556 www.ninde.com