Feb 1, 2004 12:00 PM, By Bill Ford

James Murray died on October 7, 2003, in his native Oswego, N.Y. A natural salesman with enormous integrity, his career began in the early '80s at Express Sound and New West, a rep firm in Burbank, Calif. Murray eventually became Western regional manager for Panasonic/Ramsa and then added the Eastern states. He later handled sales and marketing for Bose, Tannoy and EAW. An outgoing and charming guy, he had many friends in the manufacturing, rep and dealer communities.

Murray survived a car crash in the mid-'90s, in which a tree branch struck through his midsection; he would later joke about his near-death experience. Unfortunately, he contracted Hepatitis C from a blood transfusion, leading to complications and major health problems.

James was one of the warmest people I'd ever met, a good friend to all who knew him and will be missed. He is survived by Vanessa (his wife and high school sweetheart) and his stepson, Joel. A fund has been set up for Joel's education. Please send donations in check form to: The Joel Crouse Educational Fund, c/o Tim Schaeffer, 2826 Emily Lane, Simi Valley, CA 93063.

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