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Taft Murdock Obituary

TAFT MURDOCK SR., 83, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Parkview Hospital. A native of Lexington, Miss., he came to Fort Wayne in 1947. For many years he worked in construction and was a member Local 692. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Geneva Murdock of Fort Wayne; children, Mabeline Hurse, Mary Ann Johnson, Hazel Lawson, Linda Murdock, Geraldine DeBruce, Elaine Caldwell, Michelle Moore, Ralph, Alvin and Melvin Murdock, all of Fort Wayne, and Taft Jr. of Bedford Heights, Ohio; brother, Leslie Murdock of Ullin, Ill.; sister, Dorothy Coleman of Chicago, Ill.; 41 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Lonnie; his parents; several brothers and sisters. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1151 Francis St., with calling from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 16, 2006.

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Mary Watson

August 16, 2007

Mabeline

May prayers are truly with you and your family, for I too know what it means to lose a parent. Trust and believe in the Lord and this too shall pass. Never let anyone tell you not to cry, for God said it is good to shed tears of joy, for your father will suffer no more.

God Bless and keep you

Charles Echols

August 19, 2006

I can remember all the talks that i had with pops and i can here him say to me never give up! Keep your head up and may God bless you and be with you always.

Valerie Martin

August 17, 2006

Sorry to hear about your loss. Keep you in our prayers.



Valerie Martin & Jones Family

TONIA MOORE

August 17, 2006

TO THE FAMILY:

I WAS DEEPLY SADDENED TO HERE ABOUT YOUR LOSS.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

TONIA moore-mosby

August 17, 2006

TO THE FAMILY:

I WAS DEEPLY SADDENED TO HERE ABOUT YOUR LOSS.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

Abrina Johnson

August 17, 2006

To my dear Aunt Betty and Murdock Family.



May God, be the glory of a new homecoming for uncle Taft. He will be missed and loved so very much. God, Bless you all in this time of sorrow. Love Debarkes & Abrina Johnson & Family

Sandra Pearson

August 16, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gary Hopkins

August 16, 2006

To the Murdock Family,

My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow, know that weeping my endure for the night, but Joy cometh in the morning light!!!!

Lance and Lorine Coats

August 16, 2006

Family,

GOD says let our hearts not be troubled. Heavenly rewards to those who have waited with love for him. Taft has received his crown.

August 16, 2006

To the Murdock family,



May god be with u at the time of need, my prayer and thoughts go out to the Murdock family.



BROOKS AND STEVENSON FAMILY

Rickey Morrison

August 16, 2006

To Linda and family. Know that God is with you all. Mr. Murdock is in a better place. Be still and know God is with him.

Gloria Calhoun-Ballariel

August 16, 2006

To The Family of Mr.Taft Murdock



My prayers of comfort to the family. I prayer that God comfort and strengthen you all in this your time of breavement.

Sincerely,

Yvetta Murdock

August 16, 2006

To Mother and Family:

I enjoyed coming home and listening to Pops talk about "The Old Days."

He will be deeply missed



Love Yvetta

Peggy Williams

August 16, 2006

To the Murdock Family,



So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present will the Lord. My prayer is that the grace of God be with you during this difficult time.



The Williams Family

Joe, Peggy(Stephens), Joseph, and Zuri

Kathleen (Kat), Johnie, Tremell, Tremayne Early

August 16, 2006

The Murdock Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Keep your heads up. Uncle Taft is in a better place now.

Tammy Gibson

August 16, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JEAN/DAVID PERRY

August 16, 2006

TO THE FAMILY,MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

Dee Dee Belcher

August 16, 2006

Melvin and family,



I am sorry to hear about your dad. May God give you all peace and strength during this difficult time.

Barbara and Shandra Robertson & Family

August 16, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Willie Suttle

August 16, 2006

My deepest condolences go out to the Murdock family. I am deeply saddened by the loss of your father. May you find comfort in the many memories of all the great things he did and the love he showed to all as a family man. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Clarence

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