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William E. Purcell Jr.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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PURCELL - William E. Purcell Jr. (Bill), aged 68, of Kentwood, passed away January 9th, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Bette R. Purcell Sr. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Bonnie Purcell; his children, William E. (Jennine) Purcell III, Laura Purcell...

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Greg, so sorry for the loss of your brother.
Robin Courser

Bonnie,Billy,Laura,Greg & Ginny,
I was so sorry to hear Willy (Bill) had passed so soon. Although it has been many years since Willy & I hung out together, on a regular basis, I can still recall some of the extremely good times we had together. Some of the times we may have had way too much fun, but with those times Willy always used them as a teaching point. When I first started in the Sprinkler work he took me under his wing. He was not only my mentor through work, but he...

Bill,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May your father's memories and love keep you going. Thinking of you and your family.

Missy

To the entire Purcell family it's been an honor to be a friend of the family and get to know your husband, father, grandfather, uncle. Billy we shared alot of laughs with you and your Dad on the golf course and certainly gave each other alot of fun good natured grief at the same time. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers and are here to support all of you in whatever way we can.

Bill & Jennine,
Thinking of you and your extended family during this difficult time. Know that you are supported with love and prayers.

Dad, although you where taken from us too soon, I will be forever grateful for every moment that I had with you. You were, are and forever will be my best friend and confidant, my biggest fan and supporter and my idol. I thank you for everything you taught me, the examples you provided and the unconditional love that you gave so freely to me, your family and your friends, I will miss you greatly every day for the rest of my life. However I will also spend each of those days trying to live...

Dear Bonnie, I was a friend of your sister, Kaye. My Dad worked for your grandfather for 23 years and my favorite teacher was Claude Smith.
I am a friend of your cousin Darlene Loth. She asked me to extend her deepest sympathy. She regrets being unable to attend services for your husband as you have been so faithful in attending services for her family and for that she is very grateful.
She wanted me to ask if when you are feeling up to seeing people she would like you to come to...

Dad, although you where taken from me and all of us way too soon, I am forever grateful for every day that you spent as a part of my life and the lives of our family and for the influence you have left on each and every one of us. You where truly my best friend, my mentor, my confidant, my biggest fan and my idol. Though I will miss you every day for the rest of my life, I will spend every one of those days aspiring to be the man you where and that I can only hope to be. It was said to me...

Laura & Bill
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I remember when we were young, thinking how lucky you both were....he loved you tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.