Celebrating the life of
David W. Purcell
October 17, 1919 - February 27, 2010
David Worley Purcell, 90, died Saturday, February 27, 2010. He was born October 17, 1919 to the late George and Lucy Purcell. He was a United States Veteran serving in World War II. He was the owner of Purcell Appraisal Services and was a member of the Independent Auto Damage Appraiser's Association. He was a longtime member of White Bluff United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Garnett H. Purcell and his son, David Blair Purcell.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy W. Purcell, and son, James K. Purcell, both of Savannah, three sisters, Gae P. Saville, Florence P. Ore, and Claudia P. Young, all of Martinsville, Virginia and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday March 5, 2010 at White Bluff United Methodist Church.
Funeral Service will be 4:00 p.m., Friday March 5, 2010 at White Bluff United Methodist Church with the Reverend John Haney officiating.
Burial will be Private.
Remembrances may be made to White Bluff U.M.C. Building Fund, 11911 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31419.
I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
- Bonnie Jean Byrd Griffith-Figolah, ,
I believe Mr. Purcell was a roommate to my dad, W. O. Austin, during WWII at Oteen in Asheville, NC. My dad often talked fondly of Mr. Purcell and we have many photos of them together at Oteen. I will share his passing with my mother who lives in an assisted living facility near me now. I believe Richard Paine painted a portrait of Mr. Purcell while they were in Oteen, just as he did of my dear dad. Three good men are talking about friendships born out of a war that saved the world for democracy as they enjoy heaven! May God bless your family with the peace only He can provide. Trudy Cox
- Trudy Cox, winston-salem, NC
I know that Poppa P will be greatly missed by all of those who loved him. You remain in my prayers and know that I hope you find lots of peace in knowing he loved you.
- Vera Gebhardt, Richmond, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. The paths we have taken have family and friends crossing and sharing life so many ways. May God Bless you all.
- David Pinckney, Savannah, GA
I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
- Bonnie Jean Byrd Griffith-Figolah, ,
I believe Mr. Purcell was a roommate to my dad, W. O. Austin, during WWII at Oteen in Asheville, NC. My dad often talked fondly of Mr. Purcell and we have many photos of them together at Oteen. I will share his passing with my mother who lives in an assisted living facility near me now. I believe Richard Paine painted a portrait of Mr. Purcell while they were in Oteen, just as he did of my dear dad. Three good men are talking about friendships born out of a war that saved the world for democracy as they enjoy heaven! May God bless your family with the peace only He can provide. Trudy Cox
- Trudy Cox, winston-salem, NC
I know that Poppa P will be greatly missed by all of those who loved him. You remain in my prayers and know that I hope you find lots of peace in knowing he loved you.
- Vera Gebhardt, Richmond, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. The paths we have taken have family and friends crossing and sharing life so many ways. May God Bless you all.
- David Pinckney, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
