Sylvester Purcell

Sylvester Douglas Purcell
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Ballard Chapel for Sylvester Purcell 89, who passed away in his home on Friday, February 4, 2011. Pastor Leo Pennington of Midway Baptist will officiate. Roswell Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military graveside services at Memory Lawn Memorial Park.
Sylvester was born June 9, 1921 in Prowers, Colorado to Culley and Bessie Everheart Purcell. His parents preceded him in death. Sylvester married Margaret Graham, she preceded him in death December 1997. He is also preceded in death by his son Terry Purcell.
Sylvester is survived by sons Douglas Purcell of Dexter, and Glynn Purcell of Dallas, TX brother Ed Purcell of Texas grandchildren Douglas E. Purcell, Glynn Purcell II, Crystal Tracy, Lori Mahan, Terry Daniel Purcell II, Jeremy Purcell, Christopher Canady and numerous great grandchildren.
Sylvester served his country during WWII in United States Army Air Corps. He worked as a Controller for Southwest Public Services. He was a lifelong member of the VFW and liked fishing, loved going to garage sales and auctions.
Pallbearers will be David Purcell, rob Tracy, Jess Winkler, Jno Polak, Frank Rodriguez and Pat Baca.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
10:00 to 7:00

Service

Memorial Service

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, February 10, 2011
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Memory Lawn Park
2605 E. 19th Street
Roswell, NM  88201