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Robert Purdom Obituary

Robert Logan "Bob" Purdom, 81, of the Texas, Ky., died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at 9:36 p.m. at Norton Healthcare Pavilion, Hosparus Center in Louisville, after a long illness.
A native of Washington County, he was born on Jan. 4, 1933, to the late Lucien H. and Irene Peterson Purdom.
Bob, a steadfast and loving family man, is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Grubbs Purdom, whom he married on Sept. 10, 1955. Three sons and their wives, Joey and Karen Purdom and Warren and Tammi Purdom, also of Texas, and Scott and Sharon Purdom, of Shelbyville, also survive him.
He was well-loved by his seven grandchildren, Casey, Zachary, Quincy, Warren Thomas, Kevin, Matthew and Courtney Purdom and four great grandchildren, MaKenzie Purdom, Madison Wright and Sophia and Wyatt Purdom. He will be greatly missed by his surviving sister, Helen Purdom, also of Texas.
In addition to his parents, two brothers, Billy Joe Purdom on Oct. 9, 1980 and Tom Purdom on Dec. 31, 1998, predeceased him.
Bob graduated from Springfield High School in 1951. He then served his country by enlisting in the Army in 1952 at the onset of the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. He was a patriotic man, proud over the years to serve his community, Kentucky and his country. Following his military service, he attended Eastern Kentucky University, graduating in 1958. Over his career, where he served under eight governors, Bob was appointed as Kentucky's State Local Finance Officer, overseeing the finances of the commonwealth's 120 counties. After his retirement in 1986, he followed his family's footsteps into the local tobacco industry, serving for 15 years as Secretary of the Washington County Co-Op Tobacco Warehouse.
He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, serving for many years as Cemetery Trustee, and served in various volunteer roles in the community, his keen mind providing practical guidance to many. He had an avid interest in Civil War history, horseracing and Native American artifacts.
Funeral services were held at Carey & Son Funeral Home at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, with Rev. Kyle Yankey, officiating. Burial was in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery near Texas, where the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard conducted military honors.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were Devers Hays, Earl Grigsby, Bob Walker, Bob Holderman, Bobby Cheser, Joe Bill Homan, Bess Haydon, Nancy Rogers, Annell Downey and Mary Farley.
Casket bearers were Tobe Yankey, Dewayne Hall, Mike Jones, Charlie Hahn, Melvin Settles and Woodie Staton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested contributions to Hosparus of Central Kentucky or the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carey & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Springfield Sun from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2014.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Bobby was a classmate, friend and teammate on the 1950 SHS football team. Although we never met after graduation we communicated several years ago and discussed football, including his game-winning catch of a TD pass against St Joe Prep. He will be missed.

Millard Shirley

December 1, 2014

To the Purdom family. During this difficult time family, friends and even strangers want to express how much they care for your family by a note or a warm hug. Proverbs 17:17 says "A true companion is loving all the time, and is a brother that is born for when there is distress."

November 16, 2014

Comforting scripture James 1:13.

November 16, 2014

Doris and family, so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and the family and give you the peace, comfort and the strength that you need at this difficult time.

Nancy Rogers

November 16, 2014

I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF MR. PURDOM PASSING AWAY. ALL OF YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MARSHA(SPRINGFIELD BARBER SHOP)

MARSHA RAYMER

November 16, 2014

will always remember his smile and kindness to everyone.Hadnt seen him in a while but he will be missed. Love ya

Terrie Webb

November 16, 2014

Doris - So sorry for your loss. You & your family are in our prayers. See you later. Hugs & Love
Cal & Audey

November 16, 2014

Doris, so sorry for your loss. You & your family are in our prayers. See you later. Hugs & Love
Audrey & Cal

November 16, 2014

Hello, It has been a long time since I;ve seen Bob or his children, but I wanted them to know
He was well thought of at Western Ky Gas Co employees and my late husband, Norman Hughes. He loved all of his children. So sorry for your loss.

Joyce Hughes

November 15, 2014

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