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Larry Bryant Purdy

1941 - 2017

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

Larry Purdy Obituary

Larry Bryant Purdy, 76, of Pittsburg, passed away at 4:39 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home.
He was born July 18, 1941 at Pittsburg, the son of Chester Leroy and Mary Louise (Pottorff) Purdy. He attended local schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School.
On December 26, 1962, he was united in marriage to Charlotte Melton at the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in Pittsburg. She survives at the home.
Mr. Purdy worked for Johnson's Tire Shop, Ryder's, the Burlington Railroad, Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, Jones Motel. He also worked for the Girard Police Department and Crawford County Sheriff's Department, before working as a supervisor at Masonite, where he retired.
In addition to his wife, Charlotte Purdy of the home, he is survived by two daughters, Tammy Lynn Orlovetz of the home and Christy Jo Allen and her husband, Rick L. of Girard; a brother, Richard A. Purdy of Baxter Springs, KS; seven grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Cindy Lou Purdy and Lisa Ann Purdy; and a sister, Goldie Snow.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 30) at the Mt. Olive Cemetery. Burial will follow the services. The family suggests memorials to be given to help with the funeral expenses. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences may also be left at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg.

Published by Morning Sun on Sep. 27, 2017.
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So very sorry Charlotte for you and the girls. Larry worked with hubby at the tire shop, then he and I worked with one another at the Sheriff's Dept. for quite some time. What a great guy. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

becky johnson

October 1, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Roger and Darlene Pyle.

September 30, 2017

CHARLOTTE AND FAMILY...SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

ALICE BALDWIN

September 27, 2017

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