Services for Mitchell Murkerson, age 78 of Dexter, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 1, 2013 in the Chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Robbie Passmore will officiate. Mr. Murkerson died Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Mr. Murkerson was the son of the late Lee Frank Murkerson and the late Lennie Currie Murkerson. He retired from Armstrong World Industries. Survivors include his wife, Fleeda J. Murkerson, daughters, Kathy (Steve) Chase, and Connie (Larry) Garrett, all of Dexter; brother, L. F. (Faye) Murkerson, sister, Breace Mullis, all of Cadwell; several nieces and nephews; special friend and caregiver, Jane Moulton. The family will receive friends Friday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.