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1930 - 2007
Age: 76
PURDY, Billy G.
Paw Paw
Passed away Sunday morning, July 8, 2007. Billy was born October 30, 1930 in Corum, TN the son of Homer and Lantie (Williams) Purdy. Billy served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. After working for General Electric, Standard Bag in Virginia, Wallace-Murray in Pennsylvania, and Briggs Manufacturing and Checker Motors in Michigan in Industrial Management, he purchased a Century 21 Real Estate franchise which he managed for the next 21 years. Billy was an active member of the Fraternal Order of the Elks, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, the Glendale, Arizona Lodge #23 F. & A.M. Scottish Rite Masons Valley of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Saladin Shriners AAONMS of Grand Rapids, American Legion and he served as the Past State President of Arizona Junior Chamber of Commerce. He had many hobbies such as woodcarving, photography, refurbishing old cars, and traveling with his wife, Evelyn. His favorite past-time was visiting with his children and grandchildren. On September 11, 1947 in Rome, GA, Billy was united in marriage to Evelyn L. Sewell who survives. Also surviving are, his mother, Lantie Mae Purdy of Paw Paw; 5 children, Sandy (Doug) Maclean of Rochester, MI, Tony (Susan) Purdy of Rochester, MI, Angel (Vito) Pamalona of Rochester, MI, Mitch (Cindy) Purdy of Romeo, MI, and Lisa (Bob) Purdy-Kanas of Lakeville, MI; 14 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Reba Marsh, Bobbie Purdy and Helen Causey; 10 nieces and nephews. A private family service was held at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw with Pastor Mike Purdy officiating. Interment followed in Wildey Cemetery, Paw Paw with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Van Buren County Hospice. |
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Dick Small
smalldick69@gmail.com
Saturday September 8, 2007 at
12:28 PM
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I really didn't know him. But my heart goes out to his family. I screwed his niece once. She can tell everybody who I am.
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Billie Stewart-Brooks
Momma2KBT@aol.com
Sunday July 22, 2007 at
7:19 PM
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In loving memory of our Uncle Bill. Jan & Chez
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Scott & Cheryl Ewing
biggfoot14@comcast.net
Wednesday July 18, 2007 at
1:35 PM
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We extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. The Ewing Family
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Myra Wyatt
myrawyatt@bellsouth.net
Tuesday July 17, 2007 at
7:33 PM
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I wanted to send my condolences to the Purdy family. My mother, Hazel Hobgood Bell, was a first cousin of Homer's. My grandmother was Myra McAfee Hobgood. I haven't seen Billy for years, at the McAfee reunions. But I remember Lantie well. She was always one of my favorite cousins.Mama has been gone for almost five years now, and I just wanted to send condolences from all my family. We are praying for you.
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