Jason Hugh McMurtrey

SUMMER SHADE – Jason Hugh McMurtrey, 36, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at U of L Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1989, at TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was the son of Tom and Freda McPherson McMurtrey.

Jason was part owner of Summer Shade Collison, and he spent 9 years as a volunteer Summer Shade fireman. He enjoyed trap shooting, riding horses, and aggravating his friends and family.

On September 28, 2013, Jason married the love of his life, Katie Hodges McMurtrey, who has been by his side every minute of his struggle with cancer.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his parents, Tom and Freda McPherson McMurtrey, of Summer Shade; brother, Brian (Beth) McMurtrey of Summer Shade; 7 nieces and nephews, Emma McMurtrey, Micah McMurtrey, Aubrey McMurtrey, Adalyn McMurtrey, Andrew Hugh McMurtrey, Averie Garmon, and Ivy Garmon; special aunt, Wilmetta McPherson; mother-in-law, Tammi (Kenyon) Wallace; father-in-law, Richard (Betsy) Hodges; sister-in-law, Kelsie (Tyler) Garmon; grandmothers-in-law, Linda Hodges and Shirley Killman; several aunts and uncles; and his dog, Kimber.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Arlene McMurtrey, and Hughie and Olene McPherson; grandfathers-in-law, Dalton Hodges and Paul Killman; and his dog, Ruger.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the White Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday after 8:00 a.m. at McMurtrey Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages that memorials are made to the Summer Shade Fire Department.