Murl L. Buzzard age 65, 170 Tracy Street, Markle, died at 3:30 pm Sunday (August 5, 2007) in the Markle Health Care.

     Mr. Buzzard was born on January 19, 1942 in Wabash County, the son of Elbridge & Laura (Kocher) Buzzard. Murl lived with his mother until her death in 1994 then he lived with his brother, Rex Buzzard, until his death in 2006.

     Survivors include two brothers – Dean (Barbara) Buzzard of Grand Blanc, MI and Roger (Juanita) Buzzard of Huntington; six nephews, four nieces, nine great–nephews and six great–nieces.  Two brothers – Wallace (Ava) Buzzard and Rex (Freda) Buzzard; and one nephew – Hal Buzzard, precede him in death.

     There will be no visitation.  Private family graveside services will be held at the Mt. Etna Cemetery, Saturday (August 11, 2007) with Chaplain Mike Smith officiating.  Burial will be at the Mt. Etna Cemetery, Mt. Etna, IN.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN  46750.