James Cecil Murdock's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2026 in Jonesboro, Georgia

James Cecil Murdock

May 12, 1935 - October 6, 2026 (91 years old)

Jonesboro, Georgia

James Cecil Murdock's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2026 in Jonesboro, Georgia

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FORD STEWART FUNERAL HOME INC

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James Cecil Murdock

May 12, 1935 - October 6, 2026 (91 years old)

Jonesboro, Georgia

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James Cecil Murdock Obituary

James Cecil Murdock of Jonesboro, Georgia, born on May 12, 1935, passed away on October 6, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Cecil Murdock or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Harley and Willie Murdoch (Johnson); his siblings, Clovis Murdoch, Gladys Nance, Clyde Murdoch and Myron Murdoch; and his son William Michael Murdock.

He is survived by: his wife Evelyn Layton Murdock; his children, James Murdock Jr. (Cheryl), Beth Newby (David) and Andrew Murdock (Marguerite); his brothers, Melvin Murdoch and Larry Murdoch; and his grandchildren, Karie-Leigh Sams (Ronnie), James A. Murdock, Miranda Smigiel (Jason), Michael Murdock, Rachel Newby (Tony), Sarah Murdock, Rebecca Nowell (Austin), Jacob Murdock (Jordan), Andrea Murdock and Drew Murdock. He is also survived by many great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Ford Funeral Home and Cremation Services (2047 GA-138, Jonesboro, GA 30236).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
FORD STEWART FUNERAL HOME INC



Mon

Oct 12

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Chapel of Ford Funeral Home and Cremation Services
2047 GA-138, Jonesboro, GA 30236

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