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Jerome Puryear Obituary

Jerome H Puryear

April 22, 1940-April 10, 2020

Angier

Jerome Puryear passed away unexpectedly April 10, 2020, at home.

He was a huge NC State, NY Yankees, Washington Redskins & Nascar fan. Jerome loved his red Chevrolet Truck, he enjoyed working in his vegetable garden, trips to the mountains and spending time with his family.

Jerome was a retired Meat Manager with Food Lion, and still worked with Carlie C's in Raleigh.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia & Jeff Puryear, sister, Gerald Hunter, and his son, Greg Puryear.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith Mills of Angier, Brothers, Bradford & wife Gloria, of Knightdale, Ronald of Virginia, sister, Ann McCann of Knightdale. Daughters, Donna Puryear of Clayton, Lori & husband Jay Hicks of Angier. 1 granddaughter, Jessica Clark. 4 grandsons, Eric Clark, Dylan Boylan, Jacob Hicks, Chris Boylan & (Jackie). 2 great granddaughters, Brooklynn Clark & Presley Boylan, Extended family, Tim Boylan & Rusty Fox.

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Published by The News and Observer on May 1, 2020.

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Eddie

May 1, 2020

For the Puryear Family and Judy, So sorry for your lost and made he Rest in Peace. Jerome was a Great man and Mentor! Way back in the days I had the Great Privilege of working beside him in the meat department at MASSEY STORE in Knightdale when I was in High School. So Sorry for not being there for You and the Family during this trying time. As for we all are going through a very challenging time today with this COVID 19 / CORONA Virus. When all this is over I would like to come by and see Judy and Family. For Now he is in Good hands with my Family- Mother (Edna), Father (Edward / Baby), Uncle (Burt Howard / BH) and 2 of my Cousin (Billy and Ronnie). So RIP JP!!! God Blessed the Puryear Family!! From Eddie Poole and Family, Doug Poole and Family and Alicia (Button) Smith and Family.

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