Cody James Murdock, of Duncan, Ariz.,
rode through Heaven's gate on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Tucson
Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was just 30 years old.
Cody
was born in Cottonwood, Ariz., on June 30, 1993, to J.R. and Dusty Jo
Murdock. He is survived by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law,
Brian and Brianna Murdock; his nieces, Addison and Ella Murdock; his
nephew, Warren Murdock; his grandparents, Randy and Suzie Bruce, Mike
McGetrick, and Frank and Jane Wright; his Aunt Michelle and Uncle Justin
MacDonald; Aunt Debbi Lister; Uncle Vernon Lawrence; Uncle Zane
Lawrence; cousins Dale and Maggie Tasa, Brittney and Ty Sorrells, Sharli
Howe, Ashton Lister, Jacob Lister, Wyatt Lawrence, Wesley Lawrence,
Gabe Lawrence, Riley Jo Lawrence, and a large extended family.
Cody
was loved by all who knew him. His bright smile was infectious, and you
always left Cody better than when he found you. Cody loved being a
cowboy and never hesitated to chase a wild cow or stop and nurture a
doggie calf. He was kind and gentle to his core.
Cody
enjoyed hunting, team roping and spending time with family and friends.
Cody was a friend to all. He will be remembered for his smile, his
funny one-line zingers, his quirky storytelling, and his love for his
family and friends.
Cody
is preceded in death by his grandparents, Danny Lawrence, James "Griz"
Toms, Frank Murdock, Mary McGetrick and cousin Suzie Tasa.