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In memory of
Larry David Purkey
May 4, 1950 - December 3, 2020
May 4, 1950 - Dec 3, 2020
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Lawrence David Purkey went home to Jesus on December 3, 2020 at age 70.
Larry was born to Harold & Laura Purkey on May 4, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. Larry grew up in Shawnee, OK and made the most important decision of his life when he chose to follow Jesus in 1955. He was a smart kid who loved his family and music.
Upon graduating from Shawnee High School in 1968, he earned a bachelor's …
Larry was born to Harold & Laura Purkey on May 4, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. Larry grew up in Shawnee, OK and made the most important decision of his life when he chose to follow Jesus in 1955. He was a smart kid who loved his family and music.
Upon graduating from Shawnee High School in 1968, he earned a bachelor's …
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I love my brother Larry. He always took care of his little sister. Special times together was always centers around mu…
I love my brother Larry. He always took care of his little sister. Special times together was alwa…
I love my brother Larry. He always took care of his little siste…
Larry Purkey, affectionately called "Papa Purkey" in our worship choir, was a wonderful Christian man who will be grea…
Larry Purkey, affectionately called "Papa Purkey" in our worship choir, was a wonderful Christian …
Larry Purkey, affectionately called "Papa Purkey" in our worshi…
I sang with Larry in both The CenturyMen and the Singing Men of Texas. He will be sorely missed not only for his great …
I sang with Larry in both The CenturyMen and the Singing Men of Texas. He will be sorely missed not…
I sang with Larry in both The CenturyMen and the Singing Men of …
I am sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was a wonderful man who taught me a lot of things during his time of service …
I am sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was a wonderful man who taught me a lot of things during …
I am sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was a wonderful man wh…
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Born
May 4th, 1950
Passed away
December 3rd, 2020
Sherman, TX, USA
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Cause of death
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Method of disposition
Cremation
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