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Marcus Lemoine Purnell

1960 - 2022

Marcus Lemoine Purnell obituary, 1960-2022, Gary, IN

BORN

1960

DIED

2022

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Marcus Purnell Obituary

Marcus Lemoine Purnell (Mark), was born July 22, 1960 to O.W. (Doug) and Martha Purnell. He was a graduate of Horace Mann High School. He was a resident of South Bend, IN until he was called to his heavenly home, January 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father; loving grandparents: Alex (Pa-Pa) and Scottie Mae (Granny) Miller; three brothers: Shelly (Shell) D., Rory (Goo-Goo) D. Purnell and Dana W. McCulley (Spanky); and uncle, Alex Miller Jr. (Sleepy). Marcus leaves to cherish his memories, loving mother, Martha Jeanette (Miller) Robertson; only sister, Emanuetta (Title) Robertson; special nephew, Rory D. Purnell Jr.; favorite aunt, Barbara Denham, and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 am with funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment: Fern Oaks Cemetery

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 6, 2022.

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Paulette and Annette

February 9, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. R.I.P. MARCUS

Robert Woods.

February 6, 2022

My sincere condolences to the family. The Woods family will keep you guys in our daily prayers.

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