John Purfield Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Purfield of Washington, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Purfield to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Jerome Purfield and Dorothy Purfield (Menges); and his son Charles Edward Purfield. He is survived by : his wife Barbara Jean Purfield; his brother William "Bill"; his sister-in-law Debbie Kirby; his niece Jacquline "Jackie" Flora; and his grandchildren, Alexandrea Barbson and Trey Barbson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the John Purfield Memorial Fund, in care of the American Legion Post 983 of East Peoria.