George Franklin Purnell Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 17, 2020, at the age of 91, George Franklin Purnell of Hermitage, Tennessee passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George Franklin Purnell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ira Purnell and Iris Purnell; and his wife Voncile Edwards Purnell. He is survived by: his daughters, Lee Purnell and Vicki King (Robert); his grandchildren, Caleb King (Hannah), Emily King and Benjamin King (Elizabeth); and his nieces and nephews, Mary Lewis Haley (Howard), Jean Mayhew (Mack), Linda Whittington, Betty Lester (Benny), Malcolm Edwards (Carolyn), Wendell Edwards (Jan) and Glenn Edwards. He is also survived by great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort Inc. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.hermitagefh.com for the Purnell family.