Billy "Joe" Murdock

Billy “Joe” Murdock, age 81, of Brookfield, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Life Care Center in Brookfield.

The family will hold a private graveside service at Meadville Cemetery in Meadville.

Memorials to Life Care Center of Brookfield Activity Fund may be left at or mailed to Wright Funeral Home, PO Box 496, Brookfield, MO 64628.

Billie Joe, son of Marvin John and Mary Lillie (Holmes) Murdock, was born December 2, 1939 in Catahba, Missouri. On June 8, 1968, he married Judith Browhard.  She preceded him in death on August 23, 2019.

Joe worked many years for Chillicothe Diesel and after retiring he enjoyed spending his time farming and camping.

Survivors include his son, Marvin Burdette Murdock and wife, Yvonne of West Branch, Michigan; daughter, Jodi Meek and husband, Scott of Meadville; six granddaughters, Ashley Shiflett and husband, Anthony and Colby Baker and husband, Cody all of Meadville, Chassidy Henderson and husband, Bruce and Tiffany Rogers and husband, Andrew all of West Branch, Michigan, Jayme Knudsen of Hamilton and Jessica Tutt and husband Levi of Braymer; two grandsons, Andrew Meek and wife, Scotta of Linneus and Jonathan Murdock and wife, Kristin of West Branch, Michigan; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister Mary June Floyd of Meadville; one brother-in-law, Donnie Brouhard of Lee’s Summit; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

His parents; and one brother, John Murdock preceded in in death

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