08/06/2026
As was shared earlier this week, it is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of POCI Vice-President and Central East Regional Director, Dr. Michael Murray.
Michael has served the club as a Director since 2017, and as POCI Vice-President since 2024. Michael was also a former president of the Eastern Shore Antique Automobile Club Association, and a lifetime member of the AACA.
Michael was a retired educator and teacher with 35 years of service in special education. During his educator career he held positions as vice principal and then Principal of the Howard T. Ennis School and Richard Allen School in Georgetown. After retiring he was a substitute teacher for two years. He then served five years on the Wicomico County School Board, the last two of which he held the position of School Board Vice-President. With this extensive background in education, it’s no surprise that he eagerly offered to serve as Chairperson of the POCI Scholarship Committee, a position he held for several years. He thoroughly enjoyed serving in this capacity as it brought him much joy to help students achieve their goal of higher education.
As a lifetime Salisbury, Maryland resident, Michael enjoyed the eastern shore and served on the Port of Salisbury Commission, formerly known as the Marina Commission, for 22 years, including 21 years as the chairman. He was a member of the Marina Commission since 1988. Michael’s passions did not stop with education and maritime. Being a self-proclaimed “car fanatic” he had a real passion for anything with wheels. This was proven by his collection of Pontiacs, but even more so by his extensive toy train and promotional model collections. In 2022, he hosted the Keystone State Chapter members to his home where he showed off his Lionel train and toy collection. Michael will be missed by all those he called his friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wicomico County Humane Society.
Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home. Services will be held on Thursday Aug 13th, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1pm, followed by a funeral service at 2pm. Interment will be at the Pittsville Cemetery.
