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David Purnell
In Memory of
David Eugene "Pete"
Purnell
1952 - 2018
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Life Story for David Eugene "Pete" Purnell

David Eugene "Pete"  Purnell
Mr. David Eugene "Pete" Purnell, age 66, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on February 19, 1952, in Switzerland County, Indiana, the son of the late, Eddie B. and Jean Marie (Hall) Purnell. He was raised in Switzerland County, Indiana where he was a 1970 graduate of the Switzerland County High School. Pete was inducted into the United States Army National Guard on May 16, 1986 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant on May 15, 1987. Pete was inducted into the United States Army on October 22, 1970 at Fort Knox, Kentucky and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant on July 24, 1973 at Fort Benjamin in Harrison, Indiana. Pete was employed as a truck driver for various companies for several years. He also farmed on the family farm for several years in Switzerland County, Indiana. Pete was a member of the Vevay American Legion Post #185 and the Vevay VFW Post #5396. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, socializing with his family and friends, cooking and tinkering on cars and motorcycles Pete passed away at 1:30 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at his daughters residence in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pete will be deeply missed by his children, Sherry Jones and her husband, Van of Indianapolis, IN, Charles Purnell of Indianapolis, IN, Preston Purnell of Florence, KY, Blake Purnell and his companion, Kathie Morling of Florence, IN, Destiny Purnell and her companion, Joe Hall of Indianapolis, IN and Justin Purnell and his wife, Vanessa of Florence, IN; his several grandchildren and his several great-grandchildren; his brother, Eddie Carroll Purnell of Columbus, IN; his sisters, Mary L. Heath and her husband, Gary of Madison, IN and Judy L. Ritch and her husband, David of Tupelo, MS and his several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie B. Purnell, died March 14, 2010 and Jean Marie (Hall) Purnell, died February 15, 2008; his sister, Patricia Ann "Trisha" Purnell, died June 18, 2017; his sister-in-law, Bonnie Purnell, died November 26, 2015 and his best friend, Rick L. McKenzie, died August 1, 2010.

Friends may call 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2018, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana 47043.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., by Rev. Mike Jones at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana 47043.

Interment and full military rites will be conducted by the Honor Guard of the Vevay American Legion Post #185 and the Vevay VFW Post #5396 in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Madison, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vevay American Legion Post #185 or Vevay VFW Post #5396. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com

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