Mechanicsville, Virginia
PURCELL, Henry Nelson, of Mechanicsville, departed this life Tuesday, May 25, 2010. He is survived by a loving and devoted wife, Magnolia L. "Pety" Purcell; three sons, Anthony (Pam), Nelson (Carolyn) and Vincent (Joy); two daughters, MaLinda Brown (Patrick) and E. LaVern Hicks (Michael); 13 grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Yolanda Reed and Kim Clarke; a stepgranddaughter, Leah Reed. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where services will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Entombment Washington Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
My condolences. I worked with Henry for many years. No finer man you could find. Henry was a great friend and confidant. I will cherish the many memories. We are diminished.
JD Denoff
June 19, 2010 | Amelia, VA
My condolences to all of Henry's family, I was very saddened to hear of his passing. I worked with him in the Power House at DuPont, he was a good friend. May the GOD of Heaven be with each of you in your grief.
Marvin Fortune
June 14, 2010 | Fishersville, VA
To Vince-Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers of comfort are with you and your family.
K. Crump, Williamsburg, VA
June 02, 2010
To the Purcell Children- Stay strong guys and always know that you have family who loves you dearly. Your Mom is smiling down upon you. I know she continues to be proud of you all. It is hard right now. You are never alone. So proud to be your family.
Mary/Jesse Goodwin
May 31, 2010 | Laurinburg, NC
To my dear cousins, Anthony, LaVern, Malinda, Nelson and Vincent, I am praying for you all during your time of loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Love you all.
Rochell Alford Little
May 29, 2010 | Greensboro, NC
Billy and I are so very sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend Henry. Know that our hearts are with you even though we cannot be there physically. Love you kids.
Billy/Evelyn Thomas
May 28, 2010 | Wagram, NC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you.
Cypress Family
May 28, 2010
My sympathy and prayer to Pam and Anthony at the time oy your great loss.
May God surround you with his love and comfort.
Chaplain Quentin White
May 28, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
April Craig
May 28, 2010 | Christiansburg, VA