James E. Puryear Jr.

James E. Puryear Jr. obituary, Newtown, PA

James E. Puryear Jr.

James Puryear Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 5, 2017.
James E. Puryear Jr, 70, of Newtown, passed away on May 5th, 2017. He served in the US Navy as a medic during the Viet Nam War, where he earned the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a teacher and coach in the Council Rock School District for 27 years. Jim is survived by his wife Yvonne, to whom he was married for 41 years, his son JD and his wife Kelly, granddaughter Adeline, his sister Sandy Baloh, niece Nicole Korte, and nephew Robert Baloh. Relatives and friends are invited to James' Life Celebration on Friday, May 12th, from 11:00am to 12:30pm, at Swartz Givnish of Newtown, 323 E. Washington Ave. He will be interred privately, with military honors, at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

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Me Kang

May 12, 2017

I hope you all find comfort in each other's arms. Know you are loved by many.

Pat Toner

May 11, 2017

My deepest condolences to Yvonne and family at this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.

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