Larry G. Purcell

Larry Gene Purcell, 67, formerly of McPherson, KS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by family at his home in Moundridge, KS. 

He was born December 12, 1956, in Crawfordsville, IN, the son of Walter Lewis and Elfreda Mae (Umbarger) Purcell. On March 21, 1976, Larry was united in marriage to Reva Jean Gillberg at Ulysses, KS. This union was blessed with two sons, Eddy and Anthony.

Larry retired in 2021 after 30 years from ICS, Inc. in McPherson. He and Reva were then the property managers at Oak Harbor Cottages, also in McPherson. 

He was a member of Freedom Chapel, served on the board of Live Free Ministries, and volunteered for The Omega Project, all in McPherson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Reva; sons, Eddy (Angela) Purcell of Moundridge, KS and Anthony Purcell (Chris Hays) of Yukon, OK; siblings, Jane Rector of Mount Meridian, IN, Lewis Purcell of Indianapolis, IN, Dorothy Treman of Muskegon, MI, Vicki (Gary) Frazier of Cloverdale, IN, Sue (J.R.) Gann of Muskegon, MI, and Marty (Paula) Purcell of McPherson, KS; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and many brothers and sisters in Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Garry Purcell; brother, Steve Purcell; and sister, Virginia Tolliver.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 12, at Freedom Chapel, 1064 Fourteenth Ave., McPherson, with Pastors Terry Turner and David Case officiating. A private burial will precede the service at Bridgeport Cemetery. 

Memorial donations can be made to Live Free Ministries or Gentiva Hospice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.