William "Sonny" M. Purdie

Lexington-William Millard "Sonny” Purdie, 69, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

He was the son of Lillie Williams and the late Mitchell C. Purdie and the late George (Paw) Williams.

Mr. Purdie was born June 19, 1950 in Hopewell, Virginia. He was a graduate of Hopewell High School and retired from Safety Kleen Corp. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and Elvis music.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. Purdie; daughter, Angela Hanson (Eric) of Colonial Heights, VA; sons, Thomas Blevins (Allison) of Lexington, SC, Robert Purdie of Orlando, FL and Patrick Swartz-Purdie of Lexington, SC; grandchildren, Erica Hanson of Colonial Heights, VA and Marley Blevins (Princess) of Lexington, SC; brother, Hughie Hoff (Edna) of Disputanta, VA; sisters, Bobbie Neill (Phil) of Chester, VA, Alice Wray  of Chester, VA and Sharon Hoff of Hopewell, VA; sister-in-law, Sandra Davis of Atlanta, GA; uncles, Al Benjamin of Lexington, SC and Jerry Hudson (Jeanette) of Hopewell, VA.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 2pm-4pm, at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel.

We would like to give special thanks to the amazing staff at the Agape Hospice House for the excellent care provided.

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