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Rowland Purdy Obituary
Mack Purdy, Sr.
Rowland Mack Purdy, Sr., of Alliance, departed this life Friday, April 27, 2007 following an eleven month battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Born in Alliance, Ohio on August 6, 1951 to the late Rosemond Purdy Sr. and Maxine Fisher Purdy. He worked for Teledyne Monarch (now Trelleborg Wheel Systems) for 37 years where he was a tire painter and tire mounter. He was a graduate of Alliance High School and attended Kent State University. Preceded in death by his sister, Karen Purdy-Hunter of Akron, Ohio and his father, Rosemond Purdy Sr. Mr. Purdy was active in coaching high school girls track in the Marlington School District, participating in slow pitch softball for 27 years, and the Eastern Ohio Basketball Officials Association where he officiated basketball over several counties. Mr. Purdy was a former member of Noble Street Church of God in Christ in Alliance, Ohio and currently attended Arlington Church of God in Akron, Ohio. Surviving are his devoted wife, Kathleen Kirksey-Purdy of the home, whom he married April 26, 1974; son, Staff Sergeant Rowland Mack Purdy Jr. of El Paso, Texas; daughter, Valerie M. Purdy of Stow, Ohio; grandson, Caydin Jerimiya Purdy of El Paso, Texas; his mother, Maxine Fisher Purdy of Richmond, Virginia; brothers, Rosemond "Toby" (Sylvia) Purdy of Alliance, Ohio, Staff Sergeant Victor (Carla) Purdy of Richmond, Virginia; sister, Doria Purdy of Los Angeles, California and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and in-laws. Rowland served two years in the United States Army. Rowland's joy was providing for his wife and children, playing sports and vacationing with his family in Las Vegas. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. Services will be Friday, May 4, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the Arlington Church of God, 539 S. Arlington Street, Akron, OH 44306-1797 with The Rev. Dr. Ronald J. Fowler officiating. Burial will be in Alliance City Cemetery. Calling hour will be two hours prior to services. The family will receive friends and family at the family home at 361 Briarcliff Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
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JOANNE LEWIS
May 13, 2007
Mrs. Purdy and Valerie, We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you at the loss of Mr. Purdy. It is strange how life plays out; here you were one of Tricia's favorite teachers at Pleasant View, and then Val, came into our lives as one of my nephew, Jay's best of friends! When we say life is only "Six Degrees of Seperation", it is really true. I happened to have a business meeting already scheduled in Cleveland the same week that Jay had to bury his father, and as I was wondering were Val was, Jay calls to say that she called to say her father had lost the batle as well. This has been one of the hardest years of my life in regards to the loss of life regarding my family and friends, but one thing I know, God is truly in control! May you be comforted in the knowledge that Mr. Purdy will suffer no more, and he is in great company!
May you both, and the entire Purdy family be strenghtened by all the love and prayers!
JoAnne & Tyler Lewis
Charles Dailey
May 9, 2007
Sis Kathy may The Lord Bless and strengthen you and your family through these trying times. Bro Rowland will be missed. i,m looking forward to that blessed day when we shall all be together again in that great day of the Lords return. God bless you all Bro Dailey
Tiffany Brown
May 6, 2007
Mrs. Purdy, Valerie and Family:
My prayers go out to you at the loss of your husband, father, and loved one. I remember only hearing stories from Valerie about how you all loved to vacation together. Depend on God to keep you through this very difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Shane West
May 4, 2007
Aunt, Kathy I am sorry about the loss of Uncle Rowland, many does go by where I sit remember his presence,smile and how honest and open he was about any and everything. He will be greatly missed.
Love
Your nephew
Shane
JR JONES
May 4, 2007
Kathy
I am honered to have had Row as a very good friend and coworker.
My very dear frined - I will miss you,until we meet again.
JR.
Trisha Williams
May 3, 2007
Kathleen,
The light of a distant star continues to reach the earth long after the star itself is gone. In the same way, the light and love your loved one gave will continue to shine in many hearts. I don't know what it's like to lose a husband; I only know what it's like to lose a father. But I know I made it because of the ever sustaining love of God for me, and how he came to my rescue when I called out for him to come up close and personal in my time of need and--he did and he continues to "hug and encourage" me when I have those tearful moments.
God's strength to you and your family in the days to come.
Trisha Williams
John Meyer
May 2, 2007
To the Purdy family,
As a co-worker with Rowland I will miss his opinions on any topic being discussed.
I can not recall Rowland ever complaining about anything personal. I am sorry for your loss.
John Meyer and family
Jesse Prowell
May 2, 2007
Val and The Purdy family
Val, I can not belive we both lost our father within a week apart. I feel that you and I are connected in our loss. It has been said to never underestimate the healing power we all have, but to chersish all the memories. Remember I will always be there for you as you have be there for me.
Love,
Jesse Prowell IV
valerie purdy
May 2, 2007
Daddy you will truly be missed. I am still in shock! I thought that you would live forever. I know that you will be with me in spirit for graduation. I know that you always loved me and only wanted the best. You are with God now and you are in a better place. Know that you were so strong and such a fighter that you fought until the end. I am so thankful that mom and I were with you until your last breath. I honestly believe that everything happens for a reason and that your purpose has been served!I will never forget you as you were always in my corner and supported me...as did mom. I'm still watching the playoffs and sportscenter although it will never be the same :)
Your lil' buddy, Valerie (daughter)
Julie Filliez
May 1, 2007
Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the memories of the beautiful life you created together. My prayers are with you.
Julie Filliez
Samantha Burchfield
May 1, 2007
Kathy, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
Billy McCullough
May 1, 2007
I played softball for many many years with Row being our ump. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Sharon Tessmer
May 1, 2007
Kathleen: We are so sorry to hear about Rowland. We will miss him, we considered him to be a great friend. We are so glad that we got to see him last summer when we was in Ohio.
May 1, 2007
To My Nephew and loving friend, you will be missed by all that knew and loved you. Sending you my love and prayers, may God take you into his arms and forever keep you. Remember all the good times at your Uncle George's house. God bless your family and keep them strong.
Love you Roland.
Auntie Gayle Fisher
Milton Young
May 1, 2007
Sorry for your lost. It been yours sense we seen each other. We are sorry to here of Rowlands passing.Are praise and deeps sympathy go out to you. We just lost Diane over here in Canton last week. So cousins we are praying for you in the lost of Rowland. Your cousins the Young Family. PS uncle Shorty kids.
Bill Weekly
May 1, 2007
Row' we all will miss you!
Bill,Harriet, Debbie, Bill& Kevin Weekly
dan wally
April 30, 2007
Deepest sympathy to Rowland's family. As a member of Rowland's work family I will remember him as someone who helped make a bad day at the factory a lot easier to take. You never had to twist his arm to get his opinion and he always fought for what he thought was right.
I spoke with him about his health many times over the last year and not once did he ever complain or say "Why Me?" He said that if this was the way it had to be, then he would have to deal with it. I am going to miss him very, very much.
Lake Community Federal Credit Union
April 30, 2007
We miss you rowland!!! Our sucker guy. There will truly never be another special one like you!
The girls at the credit union
Jo Ann Biles
April 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy. Rowland will be truly missed here at Monarch.
Jim Converse
April 30, 2007
Kathy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rowland always seemed to me like someone so healthy and full of life and energy he'd be here long after us. You and Rowland must have a tough last year. Hope to see you Friday.
Your Friend,
Jim Converse
Gary & Carolyn Roush
April 30, 2007
Row , you will be missed, it was a pleasure to work with you over the years.
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