Robert Warner Purcell

Robert Warner Purcell (Bob) went to be with the Lord on March 28^th, 2017.  Born on April 22, 1944, Bob was married to the love of his life, Katie Royal Purcell, for 50 years.  Bob and Katie have lived in Newnan for the past 11 years and are members of Southside Church.  Bob ran cross country and track at Georgia Tech where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering.  He had a multifaceted and successful career in business.  His passion for the outdoors, hunting and fishing gave him great joy throughout his life.  A genuinely Godly man, Bob was kind and gentle showing steadfast love to his family and friends who will miss him dearly.  Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Purcell and his infant son, Bradley, he is survived by his wife, Katie Royal Purcell; son, Rob Purcell; daughter, Amybeth Purcell Skinner and her husband Brian; three grandchildren, Brett, Kate and Reid Skinner; twin sister, Linda Purcell Balkcom and her husband, Jimmy; and several nieces and nephews.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, April 10th at 11 o’clock at Southside Church Newnan, 1821 Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia, 30265.  The family will receive friends following the service.  In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to Southside Church Newnan in honor of Bob Purcell.  Donations will be used for the Waumba Land Ministry where Bob enjoyed rocking babies.