Murrell Carlton Bourne, 84, of Charlottesville passed away on August 1, 2024.

He was born on August 9, 1939 to the late Carlton Emmett Bourne and Verna Harrison Bourne whom he loved dearly.

A lifelong resident of Charlottesville, he was a graduate of Lane High School, class of 1957. He worked for State Farm Insurance for 41 years before retiring as an Underwriter. He played the Organ for countless weddings, funerals and church services throughout the Charlottesville area but in particular was fond of his many years as the Church organist at Mount View Baptist.

He loved travel, especially in his younger years, music, Judge Judy, and most of all, his family.

He is survived by his cousins Jimmy Leap, Willson Harrison, Becky Tunstall, Bill Harrison, Carol Marie Taylor, Avis Smith, Margaret Kirby, Judy Miller, and Steve Dorrier and his devoted friend James “Jim” Harlow, along with many other extended family and other friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Mount View Baptist Church, Belmont Baptist Church, or a charity of your choice.

For more on services and to share your condolences, visit Hill and Wood Funeral Service.