Edward A. Purnell Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2025-06-30T14:00:00
End: 2025-06-30T14:00:00
Location: Korean Central Presbyterian Church

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Edward A. Purnell (Brecksville, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Edward left this world on June 27, 2025 at the age of 70, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Edward A. Purnell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Edward leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Edward Purnell and Marjorie Eynon Purnell. He is survived by: his wife Inwoo Lee Purnell; his daughters, Zita Elizabeth Purnell and Rebecca Lee (Sean Lee); his granddaughter Tatum Lee; and his siblings, Laura Purnell, Jennie Purnell (Petri) and Frank Purnell (Girlie). He is also survived by his family, friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nosek-McCreery Funeral Home

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June 28, 2025

Prof DPM wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Mrs. P., I am very sorry for your loss as it came much too soon. I just want to tell you what a pleasure it was to know your husband. He was a good man, a wonderful colleague, and a great friend. He will be missed but his memory and his spirit will go on in the hearts and minds of the hundreds of students he taught at HILS. I truly believe that upon entering Heaven, the first thing Ed heard was "well done good and faithful servant." God Bless, Prof. David McGinley”

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Korean Central Presbyterian Church
8220 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141

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