Pursley, Homer

Passed:

Age: 62

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1942-04-17

Information: An illness of over four months' duration proved fatal last week to Homer Pursley, farmer, of Leroy.  His condition had been serious for some time and death had been expected.  The funeral services were held at the Fairview Church on Friday afternoon with the Rev. Mr. Icemon in charge and Lawarence Ford, Crow Summitt funeral director, had charge of funeral arrangements.  He was 62 years old and was a native of Roane County.  Surviving are his widow and the following children; Orville, Cecil, Ayeard, Roy, Rex, and Eupha Pursley, all at home; Glenn and Denzil Pursley, of Duncan; Mrs. Rosa Tallman, of Leroy, and Mrs Edna Weekley, of Windy.  Two brothers, Maywood and Ray Pursley of Sandyville and Akron respectively, and a sister, Mrs. Effie Gandee, of Walton. (Obituary provided through Betty Kessel McIntyre and Clement Matheny collection)