Jon Garth Murray

Jon Garth Murray
President of American Atheists
In office
1986–1995
Preceded byMadalyn Murray O'Hair
Succeeded byEllen Johnson
Personal details
Born(1954-11-16)November 16, 1954
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedSeptember 29, 1995(1995-09-29) (aged 40)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Cause of deathMurder by David Roland Waters
RelationsWilliam J. Murray (half-brother)
Robin Murray O'Hair (niece; deceased)
Parent(s)Michael Fiorillo
Madalyn Murray O'Hair (deceased)
Known forSon of Madalyn Murray O'Hair
American Atheists

Jon Garth Murray (November 16, 1954 – September 29, 1995) served as the first male 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.