John Purkey Obituary
The passing of John Purkey of Big Creek, West Virginia occurred on September 12, 2026. John, born on June 7, 1935, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Purkey to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Purkey and Ella Pritchard Purkey; his wife Karen Purkey; his son Gary Richards; his daughter-in-law Caren Richards; his siblings, Alma Lucas, Thelma Stowers, Verlie Ruth Hensley, Helen Louise Wiley, Junie Shriver, Alvie, William, Robert and French "Snook" Purkey; and his parents-in-law, Claude Jeffrey and Ruby Dillon Jeffrey.
He is survived by: his grandson Travis Richards (Jessica). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Highland Memory Gardens (42 Highland Memory Ln, Chapmanville, WV 25508).
