Murray, Ky. — A generous estate gift in the amount of $530,000 from the late James R. “Jim Bob” Kevil will directly benefit Murray State Racer Athletics. Kevil, a Murray State alumnus and long-time supporter of the athletics program, passed away in August 2015 at age 76.
“Jim Bob Kevil was an outstanding supporter of Murray State and its athletics program. He very rarely missed a game, and we could always count on him for unconditional support,” according to Allen Ward, Murray State Director of Athletics. “This extraordinary gift is another example of Jim Bob’s dedication to the success of our program. We miss Jim Bob dearly, but his impact on our program lives on. We will always be grateful for his tremendous generosity.”
Kevil, who was born and raised in Princeton, was a teacher and assistant principal at Caldwell County High School and was vice president and trust officer at Farmer’s Bank & Trust Co. in Princeton.
Most supporters of Murray State athletics remember Kevil as a deeply rooted fan, friend and advocate of coaches and players, particularly with the football and men’s basketball programs. Kevil was a longstanding season ticket holder of both sports, regularly attending home games as well as road contests such as the Ohio Valley Conference basketball tournament.
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