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Douglas Purkey Obituary
Douglas A. Purkey, 80, of Findlay, passed away at The Heritage surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
He was born in Napoleon, to Kenneth and Jettie (Whipple) Purkey on August 17, 1945. Doug married Joyce Parker, and they were divorced. He then married Linda Hatfield who survives.
After graduating from Elmwood High School, Doug proudly served for 20 years in the United States Air Force. After he retired from the Air Force, Doug guarded the cookies at the Cookie Factory in McComb. He was a member of Upper Room Church of God and loved to go to family dinners and church. He was also a big fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Kansas City Chiefs.
Doug is survived by his son, Kenneth (Robin) Purkey; eight grandchildren; nephew & niece, Mike and Linda Barringer, who were his caregivers for eight years; as well as many other nieces and nephews.
Ha was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Eileen (Ray) Barringer, Carol (Robert) Stevens, and Robert (Barbara) Purkey.
Family and friends may visit from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). The funeral service will begin at 2:30 p.m. after visitation, with interment following at Weaver Cemetery. Hancock County Veterans’ Memorial Squad will conduct military rites at the cemetery
Memorials in Doug’s name may be given to Upper Room Church of God, 520 W. Bigelow Ave., Findlay, OH 45840.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay, OH 45840
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