Charles Edward Purdy. Charles Edward Purdy, 64, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, Services will be private.

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Charles Edward Purdy Obituary Jan 29, 1954 - May 7, 2018 Charles Edward Purdy, 64, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018. Services will be private.

2 Charles Edward Purdy Obituary Jan 29, May 7, 2018 Charles Edward Purdy, 64, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, Services will be private. Charles E Purdy, 64, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, He was born of the late William & Pauline Purdy on January 29, 1954, in Radford, Virginia, Montgomery County. PURDY, Charles Edward. Sr., 64, of Chester Virginia, Chesterfield, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 7, He was preceded in death by his father, William R Purdy Sr., mother, Pauline B. Purdy; sister, Patricia Lane, sister Judy Spend love and ex-wife Becky McLeod. Surviving are his loving wife Ruth Purdy of 29 years. In addition, Edith Brown sister and brother William R. Purdy Jr. aka Billy, ex-wife Cynthia Purdy-Dale -Newton - daughter Tiffany and Charlie. He worked for the City of Richmond gas and Utilities Service in Richmond Virginia, as a Supervisor and Contractor Inspector. After 1 day of retirement, he then went to work for Henkel s & McCoy, Richmond, VA 2 nd Shift Forman and Backhoe Operator which his duties and responsibilities similar as above. He was known as Booboo by his loving and caring wife. He keeps his opinions to himself, as well as his thoughts. No one knew how much money he earned, or how much he s was worth. Two things for sure: He could buy him and his wife a new pickup and SUV for whenever he chooses, and a better neighbor you couldn t ask for. He had many passions in life, including gardening, especially vegetable, tomatoes, onions and turnips. He loved to do things the old fashion and had a hard time adapting to the world-changing technology which he depended heavily on his wife to lead and guide him to locate anything he needed. His final words to his Loving wife before his passing was that she was rich and didn t know it. With the emergence of social media, where people reveal their activities, present photographs of their daily lives, details of their lives for others to remark on, he was a private person and preferred to lead a quiet, life style. where he and his wife were not exposed to the attention of others. His families and friends knew him as a, hunter, chess player fisherman, pool shooter, and a dog s lover, motorcycle rider, a Virginia lottery player and a regular 7-11 lottery tickets scratcher. Up until his death, he would always talk about how he fell in love with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time and how he should ve, could ve, would ve changed the hearts of other people who had a hard time accepting the

3 life that he had chooses, but never got around to it. His wife would always share with him Word of wisdom that Some people throttle their potential by refusing to think "what if?" and ignoring what's truly important to them in life. "Never be ashamed! There's some who will hold it against you, but they are not worth bothering with." There is no challenge strong enough to destroy your marriage as long as both are willing to stop fighting against each other, and start fighting for each other. Whether it is a friendship or a relationship, all bonds are built on trust. Without it, you have nothing. A week before his passing he told his wife he saw God and talked to him and the day of his calling, he told his wife an angel was at his bed waiting to take him home. Civilians will recognize him best as Santa Claus because of his ZZ Top style beard and for his hunting and dog stories, which he loves to repeat often. The family suggests that In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the 1 st Baptist Church of South Richmond, Virginia be made to John Randolph Foundation partners with donors and organizations in the Tri-Cities area of Virginia to build healthy communities and bright futures. Family and friends are encouraged to express their grief and sympathy through cards and letters or writing or calling family members, friends, next of kin and known neighbors to offer condolences, and, if they wish, to hold on to their memories or reminisce about positive memories of him. Funeral service was held as a private service as a healing experience and private memories keep sake. Eulogy Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not for long. And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that once we shared. Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we must all take, And each one of us must go alone. It s all part of the master plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, There should be no riter gloom filled room during the mourning of family and friend gathering. Go to the friends we know, Laugh at all the things we used to do. Miss me but let me go. Anonymous

4 Psalm 23 Contemporary English Version (CEV) (A psalm by David.) The Good Shepherd 23 You, LORD, are my shepherd. I will never be in need. 2 You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water, 3 and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths. 4 I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won t be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd s rod [a] makes me feel safe. 5 You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honor me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows. 6 Your kindness and love will always be with me each day of my life, and I will live forever in your house, LORD. Footnotes:

5 a shepherd s rod: The Hebrew text mentions two objects carried by the shepherd: a club to defend against wild animals and a long pole to guide and control the sheep. Psalms 24 Prayer Contemporary English Version (CEV) (A psalm by David.) The Good Shepherd 23 You, LORD, are my shepherd. I will never be in need. 2 You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water, 3 and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths. 4 I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won t be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd s rod [a] makes me feel safe. 5 You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honor me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows. 6 Your kindness and love will always be with me each day of my life, and I will live forever in your house, LORD. Footnotes: 24.3 the Lord s hill: The hill in Jerusalem where the temple was built shepherd s rod: The Hebrew text mentions two objects carried by the shepherd: a club to defend against wild animals and a long pole to guide and control the sheep.

6 Psalms Prayers To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years. I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you've given me in happiness. I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it is time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It is only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart. I won't be far away for life goes on. And if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear, All my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a 'Welcome Home Anonymous Memorial poems God Saw You God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be. So He wrapped his arms around you, and whispered, "Come to me". You didn't deserve what you went through, So He gave you rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best And when I saw you sleeping, So peaceful and free from pain I could not wish you back To suffer that again.

King James Version (KJV) Recommendation Prayers for Holy Spirit for; Wisdom, Courage and Strength wisdom,

7 Tomatoes Garden P s a l m s 3 0 : 5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. King James Version (KJV) Recommendation Prayers for Holy Spirit for; Wisdom, Courage and Strength wisdom, knowledge, understanding, counsel, and fortitude, Prayer for Forgiveness Prayer for Healing Prayer for the Preserving Anointing and Deep knowledge of God Prayer for Strength and Guidance

8 From the point of view of the Charles Purdy (Booboo) MEMORY In Loving Memory Life celebration and floating candle. (add picture-hunting)

9 Songs For all those times you stood by me For all the truth that you made me see For all the joy you brought to my life For all the wrong that you made right For every dream you made come true For all the love I found in you I'll be forever thankful baby You're the one who held me up Never let me fall You're the one who saw me through it all You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn't speak You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach You gave me faith 'cause you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me You gave me wings and made me fly You touched my hand I could touch the sky I lost my faith, you gave it back to me You said no star was out of reach You stood by me and I stood tall I had your love I had it all I'm grateful for each day you gave me Maybe I don't know that much But I know this much is true I was blessed because I was loved by you You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn't speak You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach You gave me faith 'cause you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me You were always there for me The tender wind that carried me A light in the dark shining your love into my life You've been my inspiration Through the lies you were the truth My world is a better place because of you You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn't speak

10 You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach You gave me faith 'cause you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me You were my strength when I was weak You were my voice when I couldn't speak You were my eyes when I couldn't see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn't reach You gave me faith 'cause you believed I'm everything I am Because you loved me I'm everything I am Because you loved me (By Celine Dion) Songs Recommendations Vanessa Williams - Colors Of The Wind (Live) Michael Bolton - Go The Distance [Hercules] Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi (Ost.Tangled/Rapunzel) - I See The Light Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson - Beauty and The Beast (HQ Official Music Video)

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