Eric Terrell Purnell Sr. Obituary
The family of Eric Terrell Purnell Sr. (Memphis, Tennessee) announces his passing on July 7, 2026. Eric, born on February 13, 1969, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eric Terrell Purnell Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his sister Wanda Purnell; his in-laws, Herman Ruffin and Claudia Marie Hall; and his siblings-in-law, Shakeena LaFaye Hall and Ryan Deshaun Hall.
He is survived by: his parents, Ernest Ray Purnell, Sr. and Eldora Foster Purnell; his wife Chanda Urica Purnell; his sons, Eric Terrell Purnell, Jr. (Brittany) of Colorado Springs, CO, Erin Jerrell Purnell and Erwin Marcell Purnell of Memphis, TN; his grandchildren, Aaliyah Pope and Genesis Purnell of Colorado Springs, CO; his siblings, Eldora Patrice Smith (Johnny) and Ernest Ray Purnell, Jr. (Cynthia) of Memphis, TN; and his siblings-in-law, Regina Ruffin of Memphis, TN, TaSheena Hall of Memphis, TN, Kristen Hall of Memphis, TN, Beverly Hall Smith (Taurean) of Houston, TX, Farrah White (Alexander) of Nashville, TN, Rekia Hall of Little Rock, AR, Malcolm Hall of Clarksville, TN, Roderick Ruffin of Memphis, TN, Jason Ruffin of New Orleans, LA, Brandon Hall of Houston, TX and Bryan Hall of Houston, TX. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
