Thomas Murski

Thomas (Bookie) Franklin Murski, husband of Pamela Murski, went home to glory and into the presence of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Saviour, on October 15, 2016 at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Brenham, with Pastor Troy Sikes officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Thomas (Bookie) Franklin Murski was Born November 2, 1943 in Milroy Hospital, Brenham, Texas to Andrew Stanley and Albina Florence (Kenjura) Murski. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister in law, Raymond And Susan Murski. Survived by wife, Pamela Murski, sons William Matthew Murski and Zachary Andrew Murski, granddaughter, Rowan Murski, brother and sister in law, Matthew and Kelly Murski, sister-in-law Amanda Murski, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rosemarie and Bobby Proctor, Billy and Carol McGlaun, Jason and Daeng McGlaun, numerous nephews, nieces and special step children, Ben and Stacy Leonard and Mollie and Jim Renforth.

Bookie was married to Pamela McGlaun on February 25, 1984 in St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg, near Burton, Texas. As a kid growing up, Bookie was very interested in sports and pitched the first Little League no-hitter in Greenwade Park, led the league in hitting and made the Little League All Star Team. However, Bookie loved the rougher sport of football the most. At Brenham high School, he was a three-time First Team All District player and made All State Honorable Mention his Junior year. In 2012, Bookie was inducted into Brenham High School Football Hall of Fame.

Bookie went on to Texas A&M where he was a Freshman Yell Leader for the Fighting Texas Aggies. But his calling was to play football, so he transferred to Blinn College, where as a Freshman, he made Junior College All American. Due to an auto accident, he sat out his sophomore year, then walked on at North Texas University to become a linebacker for the "Mean Green" where he started for two years while completing his Bachelor degree. After graduation from North Texas with a Bachelor of Business in 1966, Bookie entered the business field with Texas Power and Light commercial division. He also worked for Aetna Life and Casualty as an agent for a short time in Cleburne, Texas. In 1971, he was fortunate enough to start work in the fishing and hunting industry as a factory representative, for more than 40+ years, and enjoying the great outdoors.

During his life, Bookie was an officer in the Cleburne Jaycees, member of Cleburne Country Club, Brenham Country Club, the Blinn Alumni Association, Blinn Letterman Association, Blinn Backer, Supporter of Blinn Sports and Brenham High School Sports.

In between coaching his sons Little League teams, Bookie had the opportunity to fish all over the country and made several fishing films for national TV with Jerry MacKinnis of the Eagle Claw “Fishing Hole” show. Bookie had the privilege of fishing with many legends in the fishing industry, including Tom Mann, Kevin Van Damn, Jimmy Houston, Roland Martin, Buzz Ramsey, his brother Ray Murski, cousin Robert Murski and friend, Fred Winkelmann.

While in the tackle industry, Bookie achieved many honors as Rep of the Year for Eagle Claw Fishing and Tackle, Manns Bait Company, Techsonic Industries and more. For 25 years, he was a Rep and Western Region Manager at Techsonic Industries, where he was awarded the prestigious "Man Of The Year" award. At Murski-Breeding Sales, he was part of several "Rep Group of The Year" awards. Bookie was also an officer in the Southwest Tackle Reps Association.
In all the 40+ years he spent selling fishing and hunting equipment, his best times were spent teaching his boys to fish and hunt and most of all, spending time traveling with his "main squeeze" and wife of 32 years, Pamela. She was the love of his life. Bookie loved helping Pamela at their Murski Homestead Bed and Breakfast. One of Bookies’ favorite sayings was: "Smile a little everyday!"

Pall Bearers: Ben Leonard, Darryl Murski, Mike Murski, Herb Jeane, Matthew Murski, Fred Winkelmann, Scott Cole, Atwood Kenjura, Billy McGlaun, Bill Easley

Honorary Pallbearers: Murski-Breeding Sales Staff, Hill Ranch Hunting Group, Jack Browder, Lonnie Holiday, Rob Moerschel, Nelson Hampton, Charlie Matejowsky, Bobby Proctor, Robert Murski, Ronnie Manrose, Jim Balkcom, Butch Plank, Tom Dyer, Mickie Walker

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the following organizations: Brenham First Baptist Church School Scholarship Fund, Bread Partners of Washington County, Brazos Valley Hospice, or any childrens charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements for Thomas (Bookie) Franklin Murski are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

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