Joe Purcell, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Monsanto Chemical Company, and attended Eastside Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orb and Nell Fowler Purcell; one brother, Bruce Purcell; and one grandson, Justin “Opey” Purcell.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Coffey Purcell of Lawrenceburg, TN; three sons, Mike Purcell (Pam), Jeff Purcell (Jan), and Chuck Purcell (Angie), all of Lawrenceburg, TN; three grandchildren, Josh, Jaxsen, and Jacey, all of Lawrenceburg, TN; five great-grandchildren, Talan, Taybrie, Carson, Gunner, and Mason, all of Lawrenceburg, TN; one sister, Carolyn Purcell of Lawrenceburg, TN; one brother, James “Booty” Purcell of Knoxville, TN; several nieces and nephews. Those serving as pallbearers are Scottie Purcell, Jeff Purcell, Randy Purcell, Josh Purcell, Jaxsen Purcell, and Lee Fowler.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 16, 2025, with Mark Cross and Jacob Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Gobble Sacred Grounds Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, TN. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Butterfly Foundation.