Larry Lee Pursell, 85, of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born May 1, 1939, at Fillmore, to the late Donald and Lucille (Metz) Pursell.
Larry graduated from Russellville High School in 1957. In August of that year, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he served until August 1960. After returning from the service, he went to work at RR Donnelley & Sons, where he worked until his retirement in 1998.
In 1961, he met the love of his life, Janet Glascock of Linden. They married May 12, 1962. Together they had three children, Terri, Brian and Christy.
Larry was a member of the old Russellville Christian Church and a Past President of Eagles #1005. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, reading (when he was able), watching sports and movies. Most importantly, Larry loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Larry will be deeply missed by his wife, Janet; children, Terri (Robert) Jones, Brian (Jennifer) Pursell and Christy Nine; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his beloved German Shepard, Lady.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Dean Allen Pursell; and sisters, Donna Lu Hilgediek and Barbara Mae Redifer.
Larry’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Franciscan Hospice for their care. They would also like to thank the nurses, Natalie, Joe, Lou Ann, and Patty, as well as Jason from social services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Larry’s memory to Franciscan Hospice, 1501 Hartford St., Suite G, Lafayette, IN 47904.
A visitation will be held for Larry at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors provided by the United States Marines will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery South.
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