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Thomas Purdie Obituary
Thomas "Tommy" Westley Purdie was born September 21, 1937 to the late James H. and Mary (McNeal) Purdie, Sr. in Elkton, MD. He departed this life on Monday January 26, 2015 after a short time in Union Hospital.
Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2015, 11 AM, at Providence United Methodist Church, 157 E. High Street, Elkton, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, February 2, 2015, 9 AM until 10:45 AM, at the church prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Bohemia Manor Cemetery, Chesapeake City, MD immediately following service. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at www.lisascottfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Purdie
February 4, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr Purdie
Barbara Barnett
February 2, 2015
R.I.P. You will always be remembered
Jacquette Mitchell
February 2, 2015
To the family of Mr. Tom Purdie I send love, prayer and my condolences. Mr. Tommy was a class act, always poised and dressed so debonair. He could make you laugh and captivate your attention when he danced. God bless....our world was better because we knew him.
Doris Bias
February 1, 2015
I will miss you Tommy but I will never forget you.
to the daughters and son of TP, my prayers are with you as you try to move on. To the rest of the family, hold on to God's unchanging hand as you go through this difficult time. LOVE YOU ALL, FOREVER AND A DAY.
tinker/shell Wilson
February 1, 2015
Mr.mrs Vincent wilson. Will miss you thanks. For all the good memberes. Love you
Charmaine waters
February 1, 2015
R.I.P Mr.Purdie.Sending prayers of comfort to the family.
Ruth Sargent
January 31, 2015
I've known Uncle Tommy since I was a little girl he worked with my Dad. My children called him Uncle Tommy going to miss him.
Marquita Johnson
January 31, 2015
Rest in Peace, Mr. Purdie.
You always had a kind word & a smile whenever I saw you.
Susan Steinman
January 31, 2015
Rest in peace Mr Purdie,the world is a little darker place without u in it..
Tracy Gray
January 31, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr. Purdie. Prayers to the the Family. May you have peace and Comfort that surpasses all our understanding.
January 31, 2015
R.I.P Tommy
Brandy Dill
January 31, 2015
RIP MR PURDIE. YOU REALLY STOOD OUT WITH YOUR KINDNESS IN A NEIGHBORHOOD THAT WAS IN DESPERATE NEED OF IT. THANK YOU
james vermeersch
January 31, 2015
I didn't know you as many other people did but you seam nice to all people.
Rest in peace
Alicia Christy
January 31, 2015
I've know Mr. Purdie for 33 years nice man Mr. Dancing Machine prayers to the family in your time of sorrow -The Christy's
Becca Proctor
January 31, 2015
RIP Tom! Heaven now has another angel. Prayers and thoughts for the family. God Bless
Michelle Anna Tallent
January 31, 2015
Mr. Purdie, was such a kind and caring man. He was never too busy to stop and say hello to me or my boys. He was always ready to share a smile! This world is going to be a little sadder with out him.
Christine Keenan
January 30, 2015
I have know Mr. Purdie since I was a little girl. Mr and Mrs Purdie lived across the street from my family for many years. He always made us laugh no matter what mood we were in. You will be greatly missed Mr. Purdie. My prayers go out to his family.
Robbin palmer(vermeersch)
January 30, 2015
Ive known Uncle Tom since I was a baby my father Gino Palmer hung around with him his brother Nate and his brother Dick he was always a friendly man like I'm in a very good friend of the family the heavens just received another good angel going to miss you a lot say hello to my dad and mom for me rest in peace Uncle Tom
Phyllis Thurston
January 30, 2015
Rest in peace
Brenda Darr
January 30, 2015
Mr.Purdie a gentleman who always had a smile upon his face,always laughing and joking around loving life. He is going to be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go all of his family and friends.
Jeanette Raison
January 30, 2015
Rest in peace
Stephanie Dotson
January 30, 2015
Mr.Purdie...R.I.P my dear friend..till we meet again...XOXO
Virginia Saunders
January 30, 2015
From the family of the late, James Saunders Sr of Middletown, De. and the late Melvin Haman(Moke) of Newark, De It was a pleasure knowing Mr.Thomas Purdie you have our deepest condilances. God bless you all.
Mrs Alison Maple
alison maple
January 30, 2015
I'm really gonna miss T.P he always brought a smile to my face every time i seen him,it didn't matter what mood a person was in happy or sad he said something to make your day,to all of the family I pray that God continue to carry you through,no one can replace your parents and its a hard pill to swallow when we lose them,he is sorely missed already,God bless each and every one of you..Alison Ringgold Maple
Larry Murray
January 30, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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