Murdick Barfield

October 27, 2012

Mr. Murdick Barfield, age 90, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Joyce Goldenburg Hospice Residence in Pensacola.

Mr. Barfield was a member of the Bratt community for over 65 years, a World War II veteran and longtime member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. During his working years, Mr. Barfield worked in the shipping department at St. Regis Paper Company and retired as the manager of Harvesters Federal Credit Union. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and spending time with family.

His sister, Myrtle Pettis, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bernice Barfield; son Don, (Lillian) Barfield of Pensacola; daughter, Diane (Wayne) Baker of Bratt; four grandchildren, Miranda Brooks, Scott Baker, Stephanie Lamar, and Jessica Barfield; six great-grandchildren, Tyler Brooks, Tanner Brooks, Taylor Baker, Jack Lamar, Kelton Wooten and Brandy Wooten; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Faith Chapel North with Reverend Gene Pickern and Tony Bolton officiating. Interment will be in the Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.

Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Baker, Tim Pettis, Malcolm Peacock, Terry Bolton, David Brown, and Doug Purvis.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to Covenant Hospice of Pensacola.

A special thank you to his loving caretakers at the hospice residence.

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  1. BONNIE AND SONNY DAVIS on October 29th, 2012 7:21 am

    So sorry to hear of your loss….have known Murdick and Bernice and the kids when you were very young…then we moved to SC and haven’t seen any of you in a long time….but still think of all of you often….will be praying for y’all during all of this …..GOD IS SO GOOD……..

  2. EMT_IP on October 28th, 2012 11:05 am

    My condolences to Don and his family!

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