Jon Garth Murray
Jon Garth Murray (November 16, 1954 – September 29, 1995) served as president of American Atheists, a non-governmental organization that lobbied on the separation of church and state. He was the second son of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, an activist who founded American Atheists in 1963 and served as its first president. He was the half-brother of William J. Murray.
Jon Garth Murray | |
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| President of American Atheists | |
| In office 1986–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Madalyn Murray O'Hair |
| Succeeded by | Ellen Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1954 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 1995 (aged 40) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Murder by David Roland Waters |
| Relations | William J. Murray (half-brother) Robin Murray O'Hair (niece; deceased) |
| Parent(s) | Michael Fiorillo Madalyn Murray O'Hair (deceased) |
| Known for | Son of Madalyn Murray O'Hair American Atheists |
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