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Official Obituary of

Donald Weems "Donnie" Purkey

August 28, 1948 ~ December 28, 2022 (age 74) 74 Years Old

Donald Purkey Obituary

Donald Weems “Donnie” Purkey, age 74, of Morristown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son, Terrence Shawn Purkey; parents, E. Shields and Lela M. Purkey; brother, Joseph F. Purkey.

He is survived by his children, Terra (Anthony) May, Travis Purkey, Tanna Purkey; grandchildren, Tyler May, Trevor Purkey, Tanner May, Taryn May; granddaughter in love, Sierra Ball; siblings, Betty Purkey, Janice (Lowell) Mills, Doyle (Annetha) Purkey; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 30, 2022 from 6 – 8 P.M. in the chapel of the funeral home.  Family graveside service will be Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Morelock Cemetery in Morristown with Rev. Benny Jones officiating.

Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

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Services

Receiving of Friends
Friday
December 30, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home
146 East Main St
Morristown, TN 37814

Family Graveside Service
Saturday
December 31, 2022

2:00 PM

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