Eldred Leon Purcell Jr.

Eldred Leon Purcell Jr. obituary, Jefferson City, MO

Eldred Leon Purcell Jr.

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Eldred Purcell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fielden Funeral Home Inc on Mar. 15, 2026.
Eldred Leon Purcell Jr., age 70, of Jefferson City, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Leon was born August 11, 1955, in Georgia. Leon loved the Atlanta Braves and running the roads. Leon was a U.S. Army Veteran and will be remebered for his love of family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eldred Leon Purcell, Sr.,.

He is survived by his best friend and loving wife since 1982, Pat Purcell; mother, Juby Smith; sisters, Annette Curtis, Jane Phillips, sister, Michelle No; brother, James Daryl Crawford; family members, Mary Ann Bartley, Anita Vance, Amanda Hillman, Emily Vance, Andrew Bartley, Anna Vance, Alexis Knight, Tyler Hillman, Dak Bartley, Benny Drew, Eugene and Ricky Sharp, Betty Spencer; and his dog, Sammy.

Leon was loved deeply by his family and friends.

A memorial service with military honors will be announced at a later date.. Fielden Funeral Home is honored to serve the Purcell Family.

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