George Wesley Purtee, 1919-1983

George Wesley Purtee  was born Thursday, August 7, 1919.

he died Wednesday, July 6, 1983. his recorded age was 63.

he was a veteran  and served in World War II.

his remains can be found at Walnut Grove Cemetery in lot 328  - section D  - space #2 east (view map) .
Arrangements were made by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home. The burial took place on Saturday, July 9, 1983.
Contact Walnut Grove and Flint Cemeteries for more information.

George Wesley Purtee, age 63, of Columbus, Wednesday, July 6, St. Anthony Hospital. Retired from Rockwell International and Worthington Public Schools. Survived by wife Jo Anne; daughters Mrs. Dick (Donna) Reed, Mrs. Quinn (Karen) Schwartz, & Barbara Pitts; grandchildren Matthew, Gabriel, Wesley, Nicholas, Denise, & Keith; brother Leland; sisters Irene Ruth, Betty Newtson, Johanne Grannon; nieces & nephews. Member Maize Manor United Methodist Church. Veteran WWII, U.S.Navy. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 525 High St., Worthington. Rev. Lowell Nelson officiating. Friends may call 7-9- p.m. Thursday, 2-4 and 7--9-p.m. Friday. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Maize Manor Memorial Fund or American Cancer Society.