Obituaries 30 November 2023

Vaughn Martin Purdy

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Vaughn Martin Purdy, 90, of Sardinia, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. 
 
He was born May 30, 1933 in Miamiville, the son of the late Wilbur F. and Estella Hopkins Purdy.

Vaughn was raised on the family farm, where he still resided, and graduated from Sardinia High School in 1951. On Nov. 5, 1955, he was united in marriage with Roberta Sheeler Purdy of Decatur. 

Vaughn enjoyed playing trumpet in various dance bands and local orchestras in his early years, but farming was his life, as well as his livelihood. For the last time "heading for the barn.”
 
In addition to his wife, Vaughn is survived by his two sons, Andrew (Sandra) Purdy and Joseph (Lori) Purdy, all of Sardinia, daughter, Lesa (Edward) Wood of Georgetown; sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Karambellas of Winchester and Shirley (Omar) Gast of South Webster; nine grandchildren, Ashlee (Cory) Scheadler, Kyle (Kim) Purdy, Randal (Todd) McClimans, Rhett (Alisha) Purdy, Kaylee (Erich) Vogelsang, Kendall (Jessica) Purdy, Emilee (Mark Persaud) Wood, Cynthia (Hank) Johnson and Laura Wood; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
 
In addition to his parents, Vaughn was preceded in death by his brother, Wilmer Purdy; sister, Cleo F. Purdy; half-brother, Floyd Purdy; half-sisters, Virgina Purdy Lauch, Vivian Purdy Cochran, Sarah Purdy Turner and Bea Purdy Wiederhold; sister-in-law, Juree Burns; and a granddaughter, Robin Marie Purdy.
 
Friends will be received Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. at the Sardinia Hope Church, 105 S. Main St., Sardinia.
 
Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 4, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Sardinia Hope Church, with Rev. James Schroeder officiating. Interment will follow in the Sardinia Cemetery, with a lunch being served at the church afterward.
 
Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown has been entrusted with the arrangements.
 
To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
 

 

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