Everett V. Purdy

PURDY Everett V. Purdy, of Oldsmar, FL, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Born December 6, 1931 in Columbus, OH to parents Marie and Everett "Pid" Purdy. A graduate of North High School, he attended the University of Maryland and Columbus Business College. He also served in the United States Army from 1948-1950. Throughout his busy and distinguished career in retail, he generously and unselfishly responded to the needs of his community and fellow man. His retail executive experience included: Sr. V.P. of Merchandising at Brendles, Sr. V.P. of Merchandising at Paul Schultz Co., President and C.E.O. Retail Division at Jewelcor, President and C.O.O. at Consumers Distributing Co., and Sr. V.P. of Merchandising at Service Merchandise Co. Everett's professional honors included: Man of the Year National Association of Catalog Showroom Merchandisers, NACSM Hall of Fame Inductee, NACSM's Board of Directors, Cardinal Cushing's School and Training Center's Humanitarian Award, B'Nai B'rith Youth Services and St. Jude Hospital Man of the Year and Champion of Youth Award. Survived by his wife and love of his life for 52 years, the former Marilyn LeMott of Columbus. His loving family: daughter, Michelle Purdy-Haynes; sons, Jeff (Sandra) Purdy and Mark (Jackie) Purdy; nine grandchildren and four great-grand-children; as well as his brother, Bill (Sue) Purdy of Columbus, Ohio; and one niece and three nephews. Everett was a member of the East Lake Woodlands Country Club where he enjoyed golf and dancing Friday nights away at the club. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Arthur Polin, Everett's primary physician for over nineteen years, and his incredible hospice team for the wonderful care and compassion given to Everett and the family during his courageous battle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Suncoast Hospice of Florida. Arrangements by the CURLEW HILLS FUNERAL HOME, Palm Harbor, Florida. Visit www.curlewhills.com.