• Obituaries
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Resources
  • Plan Ahead
  • Contact Us
Cryer Funeral Home
Sympathy Store
Obituaries | Cryer Funeral Home
Russell Lynn Purtle
Change Photo
Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

Russell Lynn Purtle

January 5, 1949 - August 31, 2015

Obituary of Russell Purtle Russell Lynn Purtle, 66, of The Villages, Florida died August 31, 2015 at Leesburg, Florida. He was born January 5, 1949 in Texarkana, Texas. Russell is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann Rogers Purtle; son, Tim Purtle of Avondale, Arizona and daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Jared Hauser of Birmingham, Alabama; grandsons, Owen and Luke Hauser of Birmingham, Alabama; brother, Don Purtle and sister-in-law, Anne of Hot Springs Arkansas; two nephews, Steven and David Purtle of Arkansas and his aunt, Bonnie Sanders of Dallas, TX. He is also survived by brother-in law and wife Allen and Martha Rogers of Water Valley, MS; sisters-in-law and husbands, Lynn and Ben Oberholtzer of Germantown, TN, Bill and Carol Latimer of Union City, TN; niece and husband Amanda and Gerald Glickman and great nephew, Bruce Glickman of Richmond, VA. He is predeceased by his parents, Lindel and Sarah Purtle of Texarkana, Texas. Russell was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. After retiring from International Paper as a controller, he had devoted himself to writing and recording Christian music. He was a man who lived his strong Christian faith and is walking with the Lord. Honorary Pallbearers: Greg Muller, Doug Morin, Bob Jordan, Jack Bambury, Tom Benefield, Art Michaels, and Marty Edelman. Visitation on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 1 pm followed by services at 2 pm, Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake Chapel, The Villages, FL. Burial will be at Elbridge Cemetery, Elbridge, TN on Saturday, Sept. 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 237 E. Marks St., Orlando, FL 32803.

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

Obituary of Russell Purtle Russell Lynn Purtle, 66, of The Villages, Florida died August 31, 2015 at Leesburg, Florida. He was born January 5, 1949 in Texarkana, Texas. Russell is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann Rogers Purtle; son, Tim Purtle... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of Russell Lynn Purtle created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

Obituary of Russell Purtle Russell Lynn Purtle, 66, of The Villages,...

View More

Share a Memory Below

A comforting word from you means a lot.

Share a Memory

Flowers & Gifts

Send flowers to the Purtle family.

Send Flowers
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators

Same-day Hand Delivery on All Sympathy Flowers by a Local Florist Send Flowers Now

What We Do

  • Overview
  • Honoring Life
  • Designing Your Funeral
  • Funeral Services
  • Permanent Memorialization
  • Veteran's Services

Flowers & Gifts

  • Shop Flowers & Gifts

Plan Ahead

  • Overview
  • Why Should I Plan Ahead
  • Pre-Planning Checklist
  • Online Pre-Planning Form

About Us

  • Overview
  • History & Staff

Resources

  • Overview
  • Merchandise
  • Helpful Links
  • When a Death Occurs
  • Funeral Etiquette
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Obituaries

  • Search Obituaries
  • Obituary Notifications

Grief & Healing

  • Overview
  • Grief Support Resources
  • 365 Days of Grief Support

Contact Information

  • Telephone: (731) 536-5389
  • Email: Click here

365 Days of Grief Support

Thank you for subscribing.

Sign up for our daily email affirmations by entering your information below.

Subscribe
Submitting...
  • Cryer Funeral Home: (731) 536-5389

© 2022 Cryer Funeral Home - Funeral Home Website Design by funeralOne