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Mr. Donald Churchill Murdock

Clermont, FL

July 7, 1942 - March 16, 2025

Jul 7, 1942 - Mar 16, 2025

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What were Donald's favorite ways to exercise?

Jevaughn Sterling

Gardening Gardening Gardening

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Daddy didn’t hit the gym, but trust me—he had energy for days! Always a busybody, he was up and down, in ... Read more Daddy didn’t hit the gym, but trust me—he had energy for days! Always a busybody, he was up and down, in and out, running errands... Read more Daddy didn’t hit the gym, but trust me—he had energy... Read more

What were Donald's favorite books?

Jevaughn Sterling

Shakespeare Shakespeare Shakespeare

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Donald had a profound passion for reading, evident from the vast collection of Lawrence Sanders and Robert... Read more Donald had a profound passion for reading, evident from the vast collection of Lawrence Sanders and Robert Ludlum books at home.... Read more Donald had a profound passion for reading, evident ... Read more

What were Donald's favorite foods?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Donald never tired of indulging in his favorite Jamaican delights. He loved everything from the savory Jerk... Read more Donald never tired of indulging in his favorite Jamaican delights. He loved everything from the savory Jerk Pork to the hearty... Read more Donald never tired of indulging in his favorite Jamaican... Read more

What were Donald's favorite drinks?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Donald's go-to refreshments were a smooth vodka, a crisp cold beer, and a sweet, vibrant rum punch—each perfect... Read more Donald's go-to refreshments were a smooth vodka, a crisp cold beer, and a sweet, vibrant rum punch—each perfect for toasting to... Read more Donald's go-to refreshments were a smooth vodka, a ... Read more

What were Donald's favorite songs or musical artists?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Mighty Sparrow, Byron Lee, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Bob Marley, Alton Lewis - Jamaican Oldies but Goodies!!... Read more Mighty Sparrow, Byron Lee, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Bob Marley, Alton Lewis - Jamaican Oldies but Goodies!! Mighty Sparrow, Byron Lee, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra,... Read more

What were Donald's favorite movies?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Donald's favorite movies included classics like "Bridge over the River Kwai," "Guns of Navarone," and "Where... Read more Donald's favorite movies included classics like "Bridge over the River Kwai," "Guns of Navarone," and "Where Eagles Dare." He... Read more Donald's favorite movies included classics like "Bridge... Read more

What were Donald's favorite tv shows?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

He loved anything to do with nature or history—documentaries were totally his thing. Back in the day, he ... Read more He loved anything to do with nature or history—documentaries were totally his thing. Back in the day, he got a kick out of classic... Read more He loved anything to do with nature or history—documentaries... Read more

What were Donald's favorite artists or styles of art?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

He had a deep appreciation for old English-style oil paintings, especially the works of John Atlas—they were... Read more He had a deep appreciation for old English-style oil paintings, especially the works of John Atlas—they were displayed all over... Read more He had a deep appreciation for old English-style oil... Read more

What were Donald's favorite sports teams?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Donald was a true Houston sports fan through and through—Rockets, Oilers, Texans, and Astros all the way.... Read more Donald was a true Houston sports fan through and through—Rockets, Oilers, Texans, and Astros all the way. Donald was a true Houston sports fan through and through—Rockets,... Read more

Judy-Ann Hargrove

He loved golf! He wasn’t an avid player, but he watched it like it was going out of style. Today, the TV ... Read more He loved golf! He wasn’t an avid player, but he watched it like it was going out of style. Today, the TV keeps switching to golf... Read more He loved golf! He wasn’t an avid player, but he watched... Read more

What were Donald's favorite ways to spend free time?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Donald loved spending his free time in the garden or the kitchen—both brought him a sense of calm and joy.... Read more Donald loved spending his free time in the garden or the kitchen—both brought him a sense of calm and joy. He also enjoyed unwinding... Read more Donald loved spending his free time in the garden or... Read more

What were Donald's favorite vacation spots?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Donald really enjoyed visiting London, but his absolute favorite place was right at home—he simply loved ... Read more Donald really enjoyed visiting London, but his absolute favorite place was right at home—he simply loved being around the house,... Read more Donald really enjoyed visiting London, but his absolute... Read more

What were Donald's favorite performances to watch?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Donald wasn’t big on theater, but when it came to classic films, he was all in—he had a soft spot for timeless... Read more Donald wasn’t big on theater, but when it came to classic films, he was all in—he had a soft spot for timeless favorites like ... Read more Donald wasn’t big on theater, but when it came to classic... Read more

What were Donald's favorite local spots?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

Donald loved IHOP, always knowing he could find a great breakfast there. Donald loved IHOP, always knowing he could find a great breakfast there. Donald loved IHOP, always knowing he could find a great... Read more

What were Donald's favorite games to play?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

A true Jamaican at heart, Donald loved playing dominoes—it was one of his favorite pastimes and a perfect... Read more A true Jamaican at heart, Donald loved playing dominoes—it was one of his favorite pastimes and a perfect way for him to connect,... Read more A true Jamaican at heart, Donald loved playing dominoes—it... Read more

What was Donald's favorite color?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

It’s funny—he never actually said what his favorite color was, but he had a clear fondness for blue and red,... Read more It’s funny—he never actually said what his favorite color was, but he had a clear fondness for blue and red, and he always looked... Read more It’s funny—he never actually said what his favorite... Read more

What causes did Donald care about most?

Judy-Ann Hargrove

While Donald didn’t champion any one specific cause, he had a deep love for nature and gardening, and a special... Read more While Donald didn’t champion any one specific cause, he had a deep love for nature and gardening, and a special place in his heart... Read more While Donald didn’t champion any one specific cause,... Read more

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