OBITUARY: Charles Anderson “Andy” Purcell

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Charles “Andy” Anderson Purcell age 69 of Smyrna passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. A native of Leoma, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ralph and Joan Clark Purcell.

Mr. Purcell was a loving husband, father, and granddad. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Deborah Urban Purcell; son, Michael Purcell and his wife Tabitha; daughter, Jennifer Long and her husband Avery; and six grandchildren: Ryan, Hailey, Carl, Gabriel, Angeleka, and Ehrich. He is also survived by two sisters; Candy Mixon (Laramie) and Suzy Kiser (Steve).

Mr. Purcell was a member of The Refuge Church of God in Smyrna. He was a former teacher at Summertown High School, Columbia State and Middle Tennessee State University. He was also the owner and operator of Galaxy Computers and previously employed by Reynolds Metals Company.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 o’clock Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Leoma Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to The Refuge Church of God, Smyrna, Tennessee.

Smith Family Funeral & Cremation, Murfreesboro, Tennessee is honored to serve the Purcell Family.

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