Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Purnell, John W September 8, 1895
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The Norfolk Virginian, September 10, 1895


Mr. John Purnell, a well-known citizen, died at his home, No 8 High Street, 
Sunday evening at 7 o’clock, after a short illness. He was between 45 and 50 
years of age and leaves a widow and six children. The funeral will take place 
from the residence at 4 o’clock this afternoon. He was a member of Lafayette 
Lodge of Odd Fellows and the member of that society will attend in a body.
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Virginian Wednesday September 11,1895

The funeral of Mr. J.W. Purnell took place from his residence No. 8 High street 
yesterday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Rawlings, of Centenary M.E. 
Church, assisted by Dr. Lacy, of the Second Presbyterian Church. Members of 
Lafayette Lodge, Jerusalem Encampment and Canton Norfolk, I.O.O.F., to which he 
belonged, were in attendance. The interment was in Elmwood Cemetery. 

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Elmwood

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