Eddie B. Purnell Obituary (1924

Mr. Eddie B. Purnell, age 85, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on April 13, 1924 in Carroll County, Kentucky. He was the son of Charles Omer & Mary Jane Ackerman Purnell, both of whom preceded him in death. He was raised in Carroll County, Kentucky and Baptized there at a young age. He resided in Switzerland County from 1947-1992. He was inducted into the United States Army on December 10, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio during World War II. He rose to the rank of Technician Fifth Grade serving in Company D of the 18th Infantry Division. He was wounded in action in Germany on November 25th 1944. He was honorably discharged on May 18, 1946 from Camp Atterbury, Indiana, receiving the Purple Heart Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Germany Occupation Medal , the EAME Theater Ribbon with One Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Medal. He was united in marriage on October 19, 1946 in Carroll County, Kentucky to Jean M. Hall. This union was blessed with two sons and three daughters to bless their home. Eddie and Jean enjoyed nearly sixty two years of marriage together until her death on Feb. 15, 2008. Eddie was a farmer all of his life and enjoyed his years of farming. He retired in 1992 and moved to Madison, Indiana. He enjoyed his grandchildren, watching wrestling and traveling. Eddie was a very devoted patriotic man who believed in his Country and it's Flag. Eddie was a member of the Vevay American Legion Post 185 and the Vevay VFW Post 5396. Eddie died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 4:50 p.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Eddie will be missed by his loving sons: Eddie Carroll Purnell & his wife: Bonnie of Columbus, Indiana, David Purnell of Madison, Indiana; his loving daughters: Mary L. Heath & her husband: Gary of Madison, Indiana, Judy L. Ritch & her husband: David of Tupelo, Mississippi, Patricia Ann Purnell of Ackerman, Mississippi; 14-grandchildren, 24-great grandchildren & 2-great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles Omer & Mary Jane Ackerman Purnell; his wife: Jean M. Hall Purnell died: February 15, 2008; his sister: Ellouise Harmon; his brothers: Stanley, Edgar, Elmer Ernest & Charles Omer Purnell, Jr. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., by the Rev. Ronald Sandidge at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana with full military honors conducted by Vevay American Legion Post 185 and Vevay VFW Post 5396. VISITATION Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans or the Vevay VFW Post 5396. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Eddie B. Purnell, please click here to visit our sympathy store.