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Glenn Pursiful Obituary
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Glenn Pursiful, age 83 of Knoxville, TN formerly of Harlan passed away February 20, 2014 at Brakebill Nursing Home.
He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Karns, TN. Glenn was born in Harlan, KY and was a district manager of Kentucky Utilities until his retirement. He was a member of the Harlan Baptist Church, Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club while living in Kentucky. His time after retirement was spent playing golf, which he truly enjoyed. Glenn was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and his friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, Arnett and Bessie Walker Pursiful; brother, Clark Pursiful.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Sue Pursiful; son, Brent Pursiful and wife Karen; daughter, Carol Rouse and husband Mike; brother, Wallace Pursiful and wife Mary Rose; sister In-law: Rinda Williams; Aunt: Mable White; grandchildren: Ashley Cain and husband Alan, Jason Pursiful and wife Misty, Matthew Rouse and wife Gina, Kelly McDaniel and husband Eddie; Great grandchildren: Mason and Noah Cain, Knox Pursiful, Carlie and Lydia Rouse
The family will receive friends Monday, February 24th from 11AM-1PM at Harlan Baptist Church in Harlan, Ky.
Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm at the Harlan Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery.
Condolences may be left at www.aljfh.com or www.harlanobits.net.
Anderson-Laws Jones Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Pursiful family.
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James Castleman Pursifull line Indiana
May 31, 2025
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Glenn Pursiful
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Marguerite Gilly Davis
March 1, 2014
You and your mother are loving memories in my heart. My mother prayed for you so many times that you would come into the family of God and now you are are with your mother, mine and the Lord Jesus. What a wonderful life you have led. Condolences for Jean and the rest of your family, congratulations to you at arriving at your heavenly home. Marguerite
Ernest and Trula Gayle Arnett
February 24, 2014
Our prayers are with Glenn family. He was friendly good person.
jane Whitfield
February 22, 2014
My prayers are with you, may JESUS give you HIS perfect peace. Love, Jane Jack
Nina Lawson
February 22, 2014
I have fond memories of the Pursifuls'. I am very sorry for your loss and pray God's blessings for all of you.
Marilyn Howard-Kirking
February 22, 2014
Mary Sue and family
I just heard that Glenn has passed away. My mother Marie Howard worked at KU for many years with Glenn as her boss. She always held him in high regard. I remember going down to KU after school to see mother and Glenn was always very friendly and kind to me.
Lynn and Lyndsey Denton
February 22, 2014
To Glenn's family - Our deepest condolences for your loss. Memories can be valuable references and sweet reminders; hang onto all the good memories. God is a great Listener, a wonderful Comforter, and a close Friend. He is standing beside you during this time of great loss as are many of your friends.
February 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
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