Leon Purnell Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 20, 2022, at the age of 94, Leon Purnell Sr. of Berlin, Maryland passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leon Purnell Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Albert and Blanche Derrickson-Purnell; his child Elder-Mother Agatha Best (Robert); and his sister Addie Derrickson. He is survived by: his wife Mary Frances Purnell; his children, Brenda Moore (Clifford) and Leon Purnell, Jr. (Onedia); and his siblings, Nellie Purnell, John A. "Jack" Purnell, Evangelist Savanna Morris, Eugene Purnell, Sr., Vernon "Tinnie" Purnell, Hugh "Huey" Purnell and Roxie "Roc" Purnell. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.