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Leonard M. Purlee

[March 02, 2014]  ATLANTA — Leonard M. Purlee, 59, of Atlanta passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014 at his home.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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Atlanta- Leonard M. Purlee, 59, of Atlanta passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014 at his home.

Funeral services for Mr. Purlee will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11:00a.m. at the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta with Mr. Luke Welchel officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the services at the Atlanta Cemetery.

Leonard Melvin Purlee was born on June 20, 1954 the son of Clarence Melvin. and Emma Jean Zinn Purlee. He was united in marriage to Marie Elizabeth (Libby) Welchel on June 11, 1977. She survives.

Also surviving are his sister Kathy Ann Purlee of Atlanta, 19 nieces and nephews, 27 great nieces and nephews, and a great great niece and nephew.

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He was preceded in death by his parents.

Leo was an avid sports fan who closely followed his favorite teams: the St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers. He spent thirty years employed by Smurfit Stone Container before retiring in 2012. His favorite pastimes were attending auctions, and checking up on his family. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend who will be greatly missed by all.

Memorials may be made to his family.