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George L. Purdy

1937 - 2014

George L. Purdy obituary, 1937-2014, Uniontown, OH

BORN

1937

DIED

2014

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Hecker-Patron Funeral Home

13151 Cleveland Ave NW

Uniontown, Ohio

George Purdy Obituary

George L. Purdy

George L. Purdy, 76, passed away unexpectedly February 20, 2014. Born in Lloydsville, Ohio on October 25, 1937 to Lawrence and Effie Pierce Purdy, he was an area resident most of his life.

George, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, was a Marine Corps veteran and a retired Akron City Police officer with over 26 years of service. He was a member of FOP Lodge 7.

George is survived by his loving family; wife of almost 35 years, Kehren; children, Georgetta Purdy, Kenneth Purdy and Melinda "Mindy" Stewart and her husband Chris Sr.; grandchildren, Chris, Jr., Evan, Russell, Cameron; and three great grandchildren; sister, Betty (Roger) Neff and Jane Davis; "Poppy's Special Angel", Peaches; and many other dear relatives and friends.

Visitation Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hecker Funeral Home in Uniontown, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Robert Denton officiating and where police honors will be conducted by FOP Lodge 7. Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. For those wishing, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Akron, 7796 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg, OH. 44087.

Hecker, 330-699-2600

Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Feb. 22, 2014.
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I remember George as a great and hilarious story teller all mostly from his policeman experiences! RIP George. Bea Hayden

Bea Hayden

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February 19, 2023

RIP George

Bea Hayden

February 16, 2022

I miss you so much dad<3. I know you are not suffering any more is the peace that gets me through it. Love your baby girl .

September 5, 2014

Kehren and family you are in my thoughts at this difficult time. It is my hope God helps you recall and treasure all your good times and keep them foremost in your minds. John Alden, New Smyrna Beach, Fl.

John Alden

March 6, 2014

Our condolences to the Purdy family.

Sean and Katie Witmer

February 24, 2014

George was a good neighbor and loved by all, Kristy's and my prayers go out to you Kehren in your time of loss

February 24, 2014

Georgetta and Family,
My most sincere condolences to you at the passing of your father. I will remember him in my prayers.

Ellen Dedinsky

February 24, 2014

Kehren, So sorry to hear about George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brian & Judi Snyder

February 24, 2014

Kehren,
I'm so sorry to hear about George's passing. May God bless him. I will call you soon...stay strong. Sincerely, Bea

February 24, 2014

We will miss you Cousin! We will meet again!

Robin

February 23, 2014

My deepest sympathy to George's family.
We worked together shortly after George joined the APD. He was one of the best partners and friends I had on the department.
Rest in peace my brother.

Jay Carano

February 23, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of George's passing. We have many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mark, Debi and Emmalee Nichols

February 23, 2014

Kehren and Family:
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of George. He was a wonderful guy. Kim & Jim Selby, Las Vegas, NV

February 22, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Anita Fisher

February 22, 2014

George,

The many good times we had talking about Eastern Ohio where we both had roots and many memories will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Brother.

Jimmy Mathews Bluffton, SC

February 22, 2014

Rest in Peace George

Mike Shumaker

February 22, 2014

George was a great guy to have around, he taught me a lot about police work and how to survive on the street,
George was always good for a laugh and we shared many!
RIP Brother you will be missed
Ron DiSpina

February 22, 2014

Sincere condolences to your family.
Clayde Kuster Lewis
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February 22, 2014

Deepest Sympathy To The Purdy Family

Bill & Sara Blaydes Tallmadge

February 22, 2014

I am grateful for all the laffs and good times that we had together. They will never be forgotten, my old friend. Rest in peace.
Ron Deger

Ron Deger

February 22, 2014

My friendship with George began at PPG in Barberton and continued on to APD Always fun to spend time with George.. I have many great memories from our younger days.

Deepest sympathies to all his family.

FRANK STEMPLE

February 22, 2014

I am so sorry Kehren, my very best to you and your family.
Betty Koehler

February 22, 2014

Mindy & Ken, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love

Deanann Gregory

February 22, 2014

Oh Kenny I am so very sorry. Im praying for you and your family. Im here if ya need me.

Laurie Shively

February 22, 2014

Rest in peace brother. I remember first meeting George in the coffee shop at APD while we both waited for our interview with Chief Whiddon for the academy class of 1968.

Skip Reuscher

February 22, 2014

Deepest condolence, an excellent police officer, and friend.
Judy and Drew Alexander (Florida )

February 22, 2014

I am so very sorry Kehren, Georgetta, Kenny and Mindy. I wish I could be there. George will always be in our hearts.

Robin Pribanich

February 22, 2014

Kehren, so sorry to hear about George. Remembering the times we had a Berlin Lake Bare Footing and partying.

Jim & Becky Stevens

February 22, 2014

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