Rahn E Purdy

Rahn E. Purdy, 56, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father and papaw. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed with Duracell. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church and was an avid Harley-Davidson fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Purdy, and two grandchildren: Weston Carr and Melissa Holder. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Purdy of Cleveland; mother, Carmel Purdy of Sunbright; one son, Adam Terry and wife Rebecca of Rocky Face, GA; one daughter, Amanda Purdy Silvers of Hollywood, FL; two step-children: Jennifer Carr and husband Steve of Ocoee, and Bradley Zanoska of Cleveland; five grandchildren: Haylee Terry, Dallin Terry, Tanner Kincaid, Matthew Carr and Caleb Zanoska; two sisters: Jill Jarnigan and husband Randy of Sunbright, and Diane Brewer of Elizabethton; special pet, Harley; and several nieces and nephews and many special friends. Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Bryant and John Simpson officiating. His family will receive friends from 5 ? 7 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. His family has requested that memorials be made to New Friendship Baptist Church, 1344 Chatata Valley Road, Cleveland TN 37323. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Purdy family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com