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HomegoinfgorCelebration Raymond Lee Purdie, Sr. August A2u3gu,st1293,519454 --FFeberubarruya1r6y, 210169, 2019 Service Saturday, February 23, 2019–11:00 AM Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1359 County Rd 44 Selma, AL 36701 Reverend Robert L. Simmons, Officiating

Reflection of Life “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”. II Timothy 4:7 Raymond Lee Purdie, Sr., born August 23, 1954, in Marion Junction, Alabama to the late Deacon James C. Purdie and Mrs. Ida Henley Purdie. He was a lifelong resident of Selma, Alabama, and passed this life into eternity on February 16, 2019. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Marion Junction, AL under the pastorate of Reverend R.T. Johnson. Raymond was educated in the Dallas County School System and is a 1972 graduate of Keith High School. After his high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Army on June 27, 1972 and was stationed in Nuernburgh, Germany as a Crane Operator Specialist. He furthered his education and earned certifications in paint and body, HVAC and cosmetology from Wallace Community College, Selma, AL. Raymond was an Aviation Aircraft Mechanic and worked for Boeing and Lockheed Martin, in Atlanta, GA, Greensboro, NC, Los Angeles, CA, and Pensacola, FL. Raymond also worked with his father and brothers with their family business Purdie and Sons Garbage Service. Raymond will forever be loved by many. He will always be remembered for his kind heart, his boisterous laughter, and extroverted personality. His dearest and most captivating call came from God and he lovingly and humbly accepted and followed in the footsteps of his great grandfather Deacon Archie Purdie, grandfather Deacon John L. Purdie, and his father Deacon James C. Purdie and became a Deacon of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in 1985, where he served until, he transitioned. Raymond was preceded in death by his mother Ida Henley Purdie and father Deacon James C. Purdie, his brother Charles Henley and his sister Quiniece Tolbert. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving, caring and devoted wife Kimerly Savage Purdie of Selma, AL; his son Michael Purdie, Sr. of Selma, AL; his daughter Krista L. Purdie of Prattville, AL; his son Raymond L. Purdie, II of Mobile, AL; his stepdaughter Ashley M. Savage of Selma, AL; his stepson Darius R. Savage of Atlanta, GA; his pride and joy granddaughters Jaylin Purdie and JaKiah Purdie of Prattville, AL; his loving grandson PaPa's right hand man Gregory Ashton Brown of Selma, AL; his granddaughter Britney Barlow Calhoun of GA; his grandson Michael (Elizabeth) Purdie, Jr. of Key West, FL; his granddaughters Saysarx Blanks, Sierra Blanks, and Beyoncé Blanks of Selma, AL and his granddaughter Amori Griffin of Selma, AL; his siblings Verna Purdie Featherston of Cleveland, OH; Terence (Jeanette) Purdie of Selma, AL; Christopher Lloyd Purdie of Wetumpka, AL; Timothy (Karol) Purdie and James Dale Purdie of Selma, AL; Bertha Henley Jefferson of Cleveland, OH; Clinton (Mary) Martin of Selma, AL; David (Linda) Walker of Birmingham, AL; Leola (Isaac)Mixon of Warner Robins, GA; Jackie (Sam) Johnson of Mobile, AL; his aunts Dora Henley Braxton of Fort Washington, MD; Louise Henley Anderson of Mt. Holley, NJ; Laura Purdie Thompson of Detroit, MI and uncles Phillip (Mary) Purdie of Chicago, IL; Edwin Samuel Henley of Mobile, AL; several special cousins Margaret Purdie Bolling of Selma, AL; Deborah Braxton Thornton of Fort Washington, MD; Donna Jean Purdie Molette of Selma, AL and a host of other relatives and friends. “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” ~Revelations 21:4

Musical Prelude Order of Service Processional Rev. Robert L. Simmons, Presiding Song New Shiloh & New Cedar Grove Baptist Church Choirs Scripture Reading: Rev. Ernest Swift OLD TESTAMENT Rev. Johnny Sanders NEW TESTAMENT Invocation Minister Tangela Jones Musical Selection Words of Inspiration & Comfort Rev. Dr. Veronica Jackson Bro. Alvin Owens Memorial Tributes: minimum of 2 minutes As a Relative Bertha Henley Jefferson As a Friend Joe Evans As a Friend Dr. Samuel C. Lett As a Student Lester Ann Summers Solo Tiffany McCauley Acknowledgments Read Obituary Silently Sis. Margaret Purdie Bolling Solo Sis. Barbara Pritchett Eulogy Rev. Robert L. Simmons Recessional



Memories

Thank You for The Gift of Love Granddaddy The light of our life, The best Father figure. Our Mr. Fix It, Our Biggest supporter. You played many roles in our life and we will forever cherish them. Everything that you did was for us! It was never a day that you did not speak of your grandbabies. Every time you saw us, your entire world lit up. We kept you going on your feet at all times. “No” was never an option for us! Your discipline that you taught us is incorporated into the Young women that we are today. And we will fulfill every goal that we promised you. We Love You, Forever & Ever! ~Your Pride and Joy~ ~Jaylin & JaKiah

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I Have Gone I’ve gone now, I thought the time right. I’ve said goodbye to pain-filled days and lonely nights. I’ve lived my life and did my best, an example I’ve tried to be. So, I took that step beyond and set my spirit free. I know you’re sad and afraid because I see your tears. But, know that this is different just knowing Him calms your fears. I’ll not be far I promise that and hope you’ll always know my spirit will be close to you wherever you may go. Thank you so much for loving me and you know I loved you too. That’s why it was hard to say goodbye and end this life with you. So love me now and for all times and let me hear you say, because you care so much for me, you’ll let me go today. ~Unknown To My Uncle To know him is to Love him. His laughter was contagious. My Dad & My Uncles are my Super Hero’s! Always there when you need them. To protect, to defend, to support, and To Love. No argument or brutal spate could Keep this family apart. We are bonded at the hip With God’s Grace & Love Until we meet at the Pearly Gates of Heaven I Love you and will miss you Uncle Raymond!! Remember the joy, Forget all the pain Let all your tears fall like the rain. Remember the fun, the happy times past, The sadness you’re feeling won’t always last. Love, ~Your Niece Christy Purdie Smith

Father You never said I’m leaving It broke my heart to lose you, You never said goodbye But you didn’t go alone You were gone before I knew it, For part of me went with you, And only God knew why The day God took you home. We Love You Dad and We’ll Miss You! A million times I needed you, A million times I cried ~ Krista and Ray Ray If Love alone could have saved you, You never would have died In Life I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill

Memories I'll Miss You Thank you for standing by me and lending an ear, For helping me out by just being near, Thank you for cheering me on, the powerful altar call and prayers, For holding me up and showing me you cared, Thank you for making me laugh, giving me hope, Showing support and helping me cope, Thank you for all that you’ve done and all that you would do, I was so very fortunate to have a husband like you! My soulmate, friend, my husband… Raymond L. Purdie, Sr.!! I'll Love You Eternally ~Kimerly Savage Purdie

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Pallbearers Ocie Cunningham Lee Carl Cunningham Oscar Cunningham Maurice Cunningham Frank Cunningham Eddie Cunningham Flower Bearers Keith High School Class of 1972 Interment Emerson Cemetery 1263 Landline Rd Selma, AL 36701 Arrangements Entrusted Lewis Brothers Funeral Service, Inc. 1140 Minter Ave Selma, AL 36703 Acknowledgements Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair, Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say, Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much whatever the part. Repast You are invited to dine with the family immediately following services at YNOT Entertainment 2940 County Road 27 Selma, AL 36701