Herman Murdock Jr.

Herman Louie Murdock Jr., age 74, of Kenton passed away from this life on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at his home.
Funeral services for Mr. Murdock were conducted on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of New Salem Baptist Church, with Bro. Darrell Morgan and David Ketchum officiating. Interment followed in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was born June 29, 1948, in Altoona, Ala., the son of the late Herman Louie and Bobbie Jean (Walker) Murdock Sr. He retired from Goodyear as a mold and bladder operator. Herman was a Mason of Pearl Lodge 200 in Mason Hall; and attended Christian Sabbath Assembly Church in Dyersburg. He served his country with the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Murdock; two children, Joseph Murdock (Mary) and Lisa Ritter (Michael); two sisters, Rhonda Ashe and Elaine Fluery; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family received friends from noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at New Salem Baptist Church.
Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Herman Louie Murdock Jr.

The Messenger/3.1.23