Dennis Purkey Obituary
The passing of Dennis Purkey of Morristown, Tennessee occurred on July 27, 2026. Dennis, born on June 12, 1939, shared life with family, friends, and community. 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 Dennis Purkey to show support.
He was predeceased by: his son Jake Purkey; his parents, Isaiah Purkey and Zella Purkey; and his sisters, Shirley Ridley (Donal), Joan Drinnon (Wayne) and Jill Dalton.
He is survived by: his wife Imogene Purkey; his pet Ginger; his daughters, Phyllis Samsel (Bill) and Debbie Cunningham (Jim); his grandchildren, Billy Samsel (Shonda), Amanda Payne (Alden), Caylynn Samsel (JB), Heather Overbay, Dennis Peterson, Jason Pierce (Taylor), Casey Purkey, Celsey Hodge (Johnny), Calley Purkey (Ray) and Jaden Purkey; his brothers, Jack Purkey (Judy) and Harry Purkey (Debbie); and his siblings-in-law, Howard Dalton and Nadine Russell (Junior).
