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Larry Lee Pursell

May 1, 1939 — July 9, 2024

Crawfordsville

Larry Lee Pursell, age 85, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fillmore on May 1, 1939, to the late Donald and Lucille (Metz) Pursell.

Larry graduated from Russellville High School in 1957. In August of that year, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he served until August 1960. After returning from the service, he went to work at RR Donnelley & Sons, where he worked until his retirement in 1998. In 1961, he met the love of his life, Janet Glascock, of Linden. They married on May 12, 1962. Together they had three children, Terri, Brian, and Christy.

Larry was a member of the old Russellville Christian Church and a Past President of Eagles # 1005. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, reading (when he was able), watching sports and movies. Most importantly, Larry loved watching his grandchildren's sporting events.

Larry will be deeply missed by his wife, Janet; children, Terri (Robert) Jones, Brian (Jennifer) Pursell, and Christy Nine; 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and his beloved German Shepard, Lady.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dean Allen Pursell; and sisters, Donna Lu Hilgediek and Barbara Mae Redifer.

Larry's family would like to extend a special Thank You to Franciscan Hospice for their care. They would also like to thank the nurses, Natalie, Joe, Lou Ann, and Patty, as well as Jason from Social Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Larry's memory to Franciscan Hospice, 1501 Hartford Street, suite G, Lafayette, Indiana 47904.

A visitation will be held for Larry at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 South Washington Street in Crawfordsville on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10:00 am until the time of Memorial Service at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery South with Military Honors provided by the United States Marines. Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.

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