Roy W. Purkes Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 22, 2022, at the age of 79, Roy W. Purkes of Taylorville, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Arthur and Claudine Purkes (Deavers); his sons, Roy W. Purkes II and Charles T. Purkes; his stepchildren, Randal Maroon and Cindy Maroon; and his brother Ronnie Purkes.
He is survived by: his wife Angie Purkes of Taylorville; his children, Randy Purkes (Virgil Calvert) of Tower Hill, Carol Johnson (Brandon) of Decatur, Bryan Bland (Robin) of Stover, MO and Francene Hague of Taylorville; his siblings, Art Purkes (Ruth) of Cisne, Bill Purkes of Cadiz, KY and Rose Moses of Alabama; and his sister-in-law Belle Sims of Herrick. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Memorial Home Services Hospice, 644 N. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62702. The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Roy W. Purkes's name.
