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Horace PURCELL Obituary
He was born in Gloucester to the late Marion J. and Lucy Oliver Purcell on Nov. 18, 1918. Horace served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and he retired from American Oil Company as a Mechanical Operator. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and a member of Achilles Lodge 281 AF & AM since 1947.
His wife, Nettie J. Purcell and daughter, Beverly P. Key, also preceded him in death.
He is survived by three grandchildren, Stuart P. Agnor, Stephanie Key and Stacey Key; three great-grandchildren, Jeffery, Jennifer and Brittni; son-in-law, Gaddis Key and his wife, Linda; sister-in-law, Jean Brown; and nephew, Joey Brown.
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. W. Donald Ambrose will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In memory of Horace contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. G. Edward Mowry, 7274 Joseph Lewis Road, Hayes, VA 23072. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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May 6, 2010
I met Horace about three months ago when I became a volunteer at Walter Reed Nursing Home. He was such a gentle and loving man and I became very fond of him. I shall miss him and that sweet smile that was always on his face. Thank you for sharing him with me even for a little while. I was proud to have known him.
Deanne McLean
April 28, 2010
Horace was one of the finest people I have ever known. He was "mister fix it" to my family growing up. If we had electrical problems, Mom & Dad would say we need to get Horace to look at it. If Horace could not fix it, it could not be fixed. He was such a good man and will surely be missed. Horace, I am sure Nettie and Beverly Jo will have the coffee perking and waiting with open arms as you enter the Gates of Heaven. I grew up down the hill from Horace, Nettie and Beverly Jo. Beverly Jo and I played together and went to school together every day.
God Bless You All,
Jimmy Belvin
Jonnie Adams
April 27, 2010
Horace was a lovely man, a gentle man in every way. He will be missed.
Amanda Preli
April 26, 2010
One of the sweetest men I had ever met. He will greatly be missed.
Amy Miller
April 26, 2010
Horace was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfther. He is now with his wife and daugher. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
April 26, 2010
Horace will be rembered as a fine person, friendly and a hard worker. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Stew Sedgwick
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