Hyland J. Purdy, 82, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 1, 2002 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
He was a retired foreman for Union Carbide, a member of Mountain Mission, Charleston, where he served as a choir member. He was preceded in death by his wife & childhood sweetheart, Mary. He was also preceded in death by great granddaughter, Danielle Curtis. He was an Army veteran of WWII.
He is survived by: 3 Daughters: Patsy Hesse of South Charleston, WV; Judy Cales of South Chazleston, WV; Violetta McCormick of Sod, WV; 1 Sister: Celia Saul of Sod, WV; 11 Grandchildren: Jimmy Bias, Deborah Means, Mary Stewart, Jefferson Childress, Jackie Caruthers, Dorothy Pellegrino, Sarah Ramsey, Glen Joseph McCormick, Jr., Grant Jeffery McCormick, Judy Michelle McCormick, Gregory Jonathan McCormick; 22 Great Grandchildren; Special Niece: Sue Priestly Special Friends: Delano Burton & Pete Bostic.
Service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, August 4, 2002, at Mountain Mission, 1620-7th Ave., Charleston, with Pastor Farley McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek with Military Graveside Rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 of Alum Creek. Friends may call Saturday, August 3, 2002 from 6 to 8 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.