O. J. MURDOCK
2/15/1987 — 7/30/2012
Funeral services for a young athlete who died Monday, will be held on Saturday. The services will take place, at 2 p.m., at The Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, 10930 N. U. S. Highway, 301, in Thonotosassa.
Pastor James Wolfe will officiate over services for Orenthal James (O. J.) Murdock. The 25-year-old Tampa native died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot on Monday. After being located in his car across from the Middleton High School football field, Murdock was transported to Tampa General Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 10:43 a.m.
Murdock was a standout athlete who excelled in football and track and field. He graduated from Middleton High School in 2005. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Tennessee Titans.
He was the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. Murdock is survived by his parents Kelvin Murdock and Jamesena Murdock; 1 brother, 2 sisters, and numerous other family members, friends, and teammates.
The Murdock family will receive friends from 7 p.m., to 8 p.m., Friday, August 3rd, at the Church.
Wilson’s Funeral Home is in charge of handling arrangements.
