Obituary: Murray Lewis Solomon

Murray Lewis Solomon was born on May 16, 1938, in Keene, N.H. He was the son of Abe and Lil Solomon. Murray grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Emory University, where he met his wife, Celia Cohn.

Celia and Murray married on March 11, 1961. Murray had a 47-year career in Columbus as a Financial Advisor with Raymond James & Associates Inc.
Murray devoted his talents to his community serving on the Boards of Uptown Columbus Inc., United Way, Columbus Regional Foundation (Spring Harbor), Columbus Library, Columbus Technical College Foundation, and the Columbus Community Foundation. Murray was a proud member of the Rotary Club of Columbus, supporting their mission of service above self. Murray was a member of both Shearith Israel Synagogue and Temple Israel and two-term President of Columbus Jewish Federation.

He loved conversing with clients and friends, especially talking about the stock market. Stepping out of his Broadway office, taking strolls through Uptown Columbus, he was quick to greet those he met by name, offering a handshake and a smile. He missed his clients, his career and community after suffering a stroke and health setbacks soon after retirement.

Murray is survived by siblings, Michael (Sara) Solomon and Jennifer (Stephen) Walters, his wife, Celia, his children, Andy Solomon (Cristy) of Atlanta, Susan Meyer (Steve) of Charlotte, Julie Moradi (Dan) of Atlanta, his grandchildren: Jacob and Abigail Meyer, Leah, Liza, and Lauren Moradi, Micah, Asher, and Chason Solomon.

Murray will be missed by the scores of people whose lives he changed, and by the community he helped shape.

Contributions in his memory can be made to the Murray Solomon Scholarship Fund at Columbus Technical College or Shearith Israel and Temple Israel Synagogues.

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