THOMAS WAYNE PURNELL

THOMAS WAYNE PURNELL obituary

THOMAS WAYNE PURNELL

THOMAS PURNELL Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Thomas Purnell, age 57, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home. Tom was born on December 18, 1967, in Covington KY to Raymond Purnell and Nancy Gray.
Tom is survived by his wife of 19 years Tara Purnell and two daughters Tiffany Dawn and Emily Grace and 2 grandchildren Derrika Faith and Lillian Grace. He is also survived by his sisters Nancy Tumey and Sandy Evans and their spouses. One brother Scott Purnell.
Tom was preceded in death by his father Raymond.
He will be remembered fondly by his in-laws Kenneth and Gerri Barrett, sisters-in-law Tracy and Katie, brother-in-law Kenneth.
A memorial service will be held at Daysprings Church in Frenchburg on Sunday, September 28th from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Funeral services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

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