Arthur Christopher Purdy, 91, passed away in Ocala, FL on July 22, 2018. He was born in Pittsburg, PA on December 6, 1926.
Arthur was a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Veteran of 33 years. He is predeceased by his loving wife Lois Lee (Dean) Purdy; his parents Arthur L. Purdy and Frances (Mahalick) Purdy; two sisters: Elizabeth Purdy and Mary Margret Brady and a Brother Andrew Louis Purdy.
He is survived by two daughters: Karen Elizabeth and husband Geary F. Kurtz; Emily Ann and husband Robert J. Tudor. Three grandchildren: Arthur L. Kurtz; Dawn Marie and husband David Hawkins; Lois Lee and husband Christopher Light. Six great grand-children: Steven C. Kurtz and wife Kathy; Emily E. Tudor; Abbey Hawkins; Charles David Hawkins; Kelly and husband Mark Meade. Two great-great-grandchildren: Addyson Maddlynn and Chad A. Tudor and wife Tamera. Three nephews: Mike Brady; Jimmy Brady and Dennis Brady. One niece: Cathy Brady.
A visitation will take place at Roberts Bruce West Funeral Home, 6241 SW SR 200 in Ocala, FL on Monday July 30th from 6-8PM. A funeral Mass will take place at Queen of Peace Catholic Church on Tuesday July 31st at 8:30AM followed by a graveside service at Florida National Cemetery.