Pursley, William Joe "Bill"

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
William Pursley
William Pursley

William Joe “Bill” Pursley, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on Monday, March 8, 2010.

He was in the care of Hospice of Chattanooga at NHC, Dunlap, Tn.

Bill was born February 13, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward J. L. Pursley and his mother, Bessiephene Lewis Day.

He is survived by his brother, Terry A. Pursley (Pat) of Hixson, and his sister, Sharon P. Whitehead (Jon) of Dalton, Ga. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Jason and Kathie Pursley of Soddy Daisy; Jennifer and John Stanton of New York City; Julie and Jason Jones of Chattanooga; Allison Whitehead of Columbus, Ga.; and Dee Anna and Rob Demian of Atlantic Highlands, N.J.; two great-nieces and several aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 13, at 3 p.m., at the Red Bank Church of Christ, followed by visitation with family in the Fellowship Hall. The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, 37416.

Send condolences at www.CovenantFuneral.com.

Arrangements are by Covenant Funeral & Cremation Service, Crox family owned and operated.


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