Raymond Grant Purcell

Raymond G. Purcell, Sr., 85, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at his home in Williamstown, Kentucky surrounded by the family, friends and beloved pets.  He was born on August 12, 1933 in Lexington, KY to the late Clarence & Rose Taylor Purcell.

Raymond is survived by 2 sons: Raymond Purcell and Randall Shawn Purcell both of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 4 daughters: Lisa Purcell-Janvier of Henry, TN, Terri Rand (Peter) of Davie, FL, Sheila Purcell (Roger) of Cadiz, KY, and Denice Lynn Tautges (Bundy) of Brainerd, MN; a brother: Ishmael Purcell of Dry Ridge; a companion: Norma Smith of Corinth; 7 grandchildren: Re'Dawna Jackson (Will), Dylan Rand, Holly Rand, Samantha Purcell, Donavon Purcell, Olivia Bailey and Payton Bailey; and a great granddaughter: Emma Jackson.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Leatta Purcell Mercer and a son: David Allen.

Mr. Purcell was a Kentucky Colonel.  He enjoyed playing pool, painting/drawing wildlife scenery, fishing, hunting and dancing.  He was known as Dancing Ray at Williamstown Senior Citizens center were he would give dance lessons.

Mr. Purcell served in the United States Army as a medic in the Korean Conflict and Germany.  He was the Owner/Operator of RJ Purcell Trucking and the Outpost Pub in Lauderhill, FL.  He also ran the Williamstown Marina and at one time was the Williamstown Lake Patrol.

Graveside services with military honors will be 2:00 PM, Friday, May 10, 2019 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, North in Williamstown, KY