1938
George
2018
George Purcell
July 4, 1938 — August 14, 2018
George Richard Purcell, of Keller, TX, passed away on the evening of August 14, 2018. He was 80 years old.
George was born July 4th, 1938, in Teaneck, NJ, to Thomas and Elsie Purcell of Tenafly, NJ. Upon graduating from Tenafly High School, George enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He trained as an aircraft mechanic and enjoyed working in the exciting world of Marine Corps aviation.
After military service, George pursued his pilot license while attending North Texas State University. Between shifts as a Braniff ramp and gate agent, George gained enough flight hours to successfully secure a pilot position with the airline.
While flying for Braniff, George met his wife, Donna Lee Bennett, of Tullahoma, TN. Their marriage spanned 50 years together. The happy couple travelled extensively and enjoyed time with friends and relatives around the country. George went on to finish his flying career with Piedmont/USAir and retired as a USAir Captain in 1998.
In retirement, George could often be found at Keller Athletics events with his treasured coffee pals. George was usually in charge of transporting the enthusiastic bunch of Keller fans to games and thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie of the group. George was also an animal lover and adopted many spoiled pets through the years. He gave much to many and asked for little in return.
George was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Elsie, of Tenafly, NJ. He is survived by wife, Donna Lee Purcell of Keller, TX; son, Thomas and family of Justin, TX; son, David and family of Aledo, TX; siblings, Cathy Gilligan and family of Prospect Heights, IL, and Glenn Purcell of Milton, VT.
The family would like to thank the medical professionals, caregivers, and dear friends that provided George with exceptional care during his later years. Their support brought great comfort to the household.
A private service will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018.
Dear friend, Frank Tucker of Keller, TX, is an honorary pallbearer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County and the Humane Society of North Texas.
George was born July 4th, 1938, in Teaneck, NJ, to Thomas and Elsie Purcell of Tenafly, NJ. Upon graduating from Tenafly High School, George enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He trained as an aircraft mechanic and enjoyed working in the exciting world of Marine Corps aviation.
After military service, George pursued his pilot license while attending North Texas State University. Between shifts as a Braniff ramp and gate agent, George gained enough flight hours to successfully secure a pilot position with the airline.
While flying for Braniff, George met his wife, Donna Lee Bennett, of Tullahoma, TN. Their marriage spanned 50 years together. The happy couple travelled extensively and enjoyed time with friends and relatives around the country. George went on to finish his flying career with Piedmont/USAir and retired as a USAir Captain in 1998.
In retirement, George could often be found at Keller Athletics events with his treasured coffee pals. George was usually in charge of transporting the enthusiastic bunch of Keller fans to games and thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie of the group. George was also an animal lover and adopted many spoiled pets through the years. He gave much to many and asked for little in return.
George was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Elsie, of Tenafly, NJ. He is survived by wife, Donna Lee Purcell of Keller, TX; son, Thomas and family of Justin, TX; son, David and family of Aledo, TX; siblings, Cathy Gilligan and family of Prospect Heights, IL, and Glenn Purcell of Milton, VT.
The family would like to thank the medical professionals, caregivers, and dear friends that provided George with exceptional care during his later years. Their support brought great comfort to the household.
A private service will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018.
Dear friend, Frank Tucker of Keller, TX, is an honorary pallbearer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County and the Humane Society of North Texas.
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