Richard Elmer Murdock, 85, passed away on Monday November 30, 2020 in his home in Front Royal, Virginia with his loving wife by his side.
Richard was born to the late Samuel Prowse and Clara Virginia Murdock in Cleveland, Ohio on April 4, 1935. He is predeceased by his daughter Janet Fitzgerald; son Michael Murdock; sisters Roberta Bruce, and Ginger Perkins.
Surviving Mr. Murdock are his wife Paula Murdock of Front Royal, Virginia; son David Murdock of Tampa, Florida; sister Sandy Lombardi of North Canton, Ohio.
Richard serviced our great nation while enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve from the years 1952 to 1980. He was a member of The American Legion, the local Moose Lodge, as well as the Elks Lodge during his residency in Bonita Springs, Florida.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made in Richard’s name to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association located at 8401 Colesville Road Suite 200. Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. Donations can also be made online by visiting Phassociation.org
Arrangements have been completed by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal Virginia located at 105 West Main Street Front Royal, Virginia, 22630.
I will so miss you my friend-I will make sure Paula Smiles😘
-Cheers & Love,Sheritage
I so loved Richard’s stories from his past that he shared with me the few shortyears we knew each other. I will miss his hospitality and the great cooking on the big green egg! Until we meet again on the other side my friend! May Paula find peace in the now of life. Joe Hanifl
Paula, I am sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Chuck and I have many fond memories of our dining times together. We wish you well during this time and pray that God be with you. Wendy Burchfield
Paula, I just found out that Dick, my birthday buddy, had passed last year. I am so sorry. I have so many memories and enjoyed his interesting stories he would tell while Joe and I were out with you both, or while working side by side with him. Bless you Paula, and know we are thinking of you.