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Paul Murdock Obituary

Paul Murdock, known fondly to most as "Murdock", son of the late Naomi Murdock, was born June 3, 1926, in Iredell County, and departed this life Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. Paul was educated in Iredell County Schools, attending Morningside Elementary and graduating from Morningside High School in Statesville. In 1961 he graduated from N.C. A&T College with a certificate in photography and later opened Murdock Studios. He is survived by a brother-in-law, Roosevelt Reid, of Troutman; several nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and loving friends. Services for Paul Murdock will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Woodard Funeral Home, Inc., located at 3200 N. O'Henry Boulevard in Greensboro, NC 27405.

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Published by Statesville Record & Landmark on Oct. 31, 2009.

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Wilson Stallworth

June 15, 2022

Murdock was such a nice person. He was the official photographer of the A&T baseball team.

Crystal McCombs

October 27, 2020

Mr. Murdock did not let physical challenges restrain him. He was a photographer who would brave almost any situation in order to capture a good image. He took pictures of me and I used one on a job application. The picture was so good that I got the job!

November 13, 2009

To the Family

You have our sincerest condolence. "Murdock" was like an icon on Market St. and around A&T. I would always see him and his camera.
Leroy and Doretha Fisher (Washington, D.C.)

William Partee

November 5, 2009

To The Family of Paul Murdock,
I met Mr. Murdock, when I was at A&T and got to know him pretty well, he was a good man, a good photographer and a great athletic supporter.I saw him at all of the A&T games, taking pictures and speaking to everyone, because he knew everyone, later in life Mr. Murdock was still at A&T games and while I was following my son in High School, I discovered that Mr. Murdock was also at all the Dudley games. He let me know the he knew that #4 was my son. My son told me that he always looked for three people when he played at home, while at Dudley and as well as A&T was, his mother, me and Mr. Murdock. Mr. Murdock was a staple in all of Greensboro sporting events, you knew you could count on him being there and offering an opinion. I will miss him
-Partee-

henry fleming

November 4, 2009

Dear Murdock,words cannot express our friendship.We go a long way back.We go back when i took you to statesville,n.c. to meet your family.I will never forget the times we spent on the northern tour .Big Ten had us eating burgers on Norfol turnpike prior to us playing Hampton Univ in baseball.We have spent many times together.We have travel to chavis park Raleigh N.C to delaware,Howard,Maryland,everwhere onthe eastern seaboard.The team will you.I remember when A&T played Citadel in Chas. S.C. You and Tom Davis came to town and stayed at the house.We have had a time.When i told my parents you passed my parents were in shock. I could go on forever but there is not enough paper to hold all our ventures.God bless you man rest in peace.You are the man. I will remember you always.Your boy (HOF 2005) FLEM FLAM.

Ken Brandon

November 4, 2009

Mr. Murdock was a friendly guy who always smiled. He was a die hard "Aggie". He will be missed at all of the ball games taking his famous pictures.

Brando

Lynn Grissett

November 4, 2009

The A&T family will not be the same without Mr Murdock. His presence on the sidelines was always anticipated and enjoyed. His life is a testiment to what the human spirit can truly accomplish. His memory will remain with us forever.

Tom & Edwina Davis & Family

November 4, 2009

To Paul's Family,
We will all miss Paul. We enjoyed being his friend, spending time with him, going to A&T games with him and watching games with him at his place or at ours. Murdock spent many hours learning about the events of the day and was a great conversation piece. Our entire family loved him and enjoyed talking with him about any subject. Our daughter, Tori, nicked named him "1-800 Talk". We all got a kick out of it. We thank GOD for Paul's full life. Bless you as you remember Paul.

Brian Holloway

November 4, 2009

I always knew it was football season when Mr. Murdock called looking for a parking pass and credentials. He will truly be missed by the sports information department at A&T. He is a North Carolina A&T athletics historian who will truly be missed.

November 4, 2009

Murdock added another dimension to all the lives that he touched May peace that passeth all man's understanding be with him.

The McAdoo Sisters
Bettie, Loretta, LyVonne, Cecil
Atlanta, GA

Billy Edringston

November 3, 2009

"Murdock" was a true friend and supporter of Aggie Athletics. The entire Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at North Carolina A&T State University wishes to express its sincere condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. We will all miss his knowledge of Aggie Athletics.

Sandra Hill

November 1, 2009

Murdock was a great guy. Always a smile on his face. He will be missed by many. May you find peace in knowing that he is at rest with the Lord.

Photos by George Curtis

October 31, 2009

Mr. Murdock was a great collegue,we worked on many projects over there years. He taught me a lot of his wisdom about photography that I will never forget. He was truely a great friend and I will miss our times together.

Tonya Scales

October 31, 2009

Mr. Murdock was an amazing photographer he will be greatly missed in the community. May heaven smile on your family and know that you are in God's care.

Owen & Linda McAdoo

October 31, 2009

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

JoAnna Ramseur

October 31, 2009

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

Nettie Turner

October 31, 2009

Paul was a wonderful and sincere friend. May his memory forever last.

ruby russell

October 31, 2009

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

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