George Washington Purifoy Jr.'s Obituary
George Washington Purifoy Jr., 72, a resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed at home, on December 11, 2022, due to many health issues including cancer.
He was the only son of George and Bessie Purifoy, born in Washington, North Carolina. Still, due to his father’s work, he also lived in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and eventually Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Sue Hayes Purifoy, a daughter, Paula Purifoy of Denver, Colorado, a son, Daniel Purifoy of Aurora, Colorado, a step-daughter, Jenna Rondeau of Virginia City, Nevada, and a step-son, Craig Wheeler of Portland, Oregon.
He had 4 sisters, one of who predeceased him, Dora, husband, Robert Larch of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Deloris, husband, Jerry Long of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Georgia Ann, husband, Stephen Conroy of Woodbridge, Virginia, Judy Carolyn, husband, Clyde Taft Simpson of Chesapeake, Virginia, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
He joined the United States Army in 1967 and served our country, including three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a helicopter mechanic.
Education was always important to him. He was the first in his family to obtain a college degree. He graduated from Tulsa Community College in 1997 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science - Safety/Loss Control Technology.
When he visited his family in Virginia, he enjoyed going out on his brother-in-law’s boat to fish. He loved cookouts with family members and telling jokes and stories about his life’s adventures.
After moving to Broken Arrow, He helped organize The Veteran’s Day Parade. He was a very good mechanic and could fix about anything. In his spare time, he worked on small engine repairs such as motorcycles and lawnmowers.
He had the ability to make others laugh and feel at ease. He had a quick wit about him and he was never at a loss for words. He will be missed. Military services will be determined at a later date.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, you consider making a contribution to First Tee Colorado Rocky Mountains, the charity his daughter has dedicated the last 18 years to.
https://denver.firstteecoloradorockymountains.org//civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=7
Services are pending
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