Nolan Richard Purkey

Nolan Richard Purkey, age 67, of Arcadia, IN died Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at his home. He was born May 5, 1943 at Noblesville to Dudley and Margaret (Griffin) Purkey.

Nolan was a graduate of Jackson Central High School Class of 1961 and then attended Purdue University. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967. He worked at Irving Materials, Inc. as a plant manager at various locations for 25 years. He retired in 1997.

He was a member of Cicero American Legion and the Jackson Street Breakfast Club both at Cicero, IN. He enjoyed traveling with his wife in their motor home, interacting with his grandchildren, and raising quarter horses and Belgain draft horses.

Surviving him are his wife, Wanda Mae (Worley) Purkey and their three sons:Kevin Purkey of Cicero, Jeff Purkey of Cicero and Tony Purkey and wife Melanie of New Palestine, IN, two brothers: Roger Purkey of Anderson and Neil Purkey of Mexico, five grandchildren: Britney, Eryn, Hunter, Lauren and Caitlin Purkey.

Preceding him in death in addition to his parents is a brother, Paul Purkey.

Friends and relatives will be received at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 5, 2011 followed by a celebration of life at the Cicero American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to Nolan Purkey Grandchildren's Education Fund, P.O. Box 62, Cicero, IN 46034. Online condolences may be made at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Visitation
February 05, 2011
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel 209 W. Jackson St
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-3614 Celebration of Life
February 05, 2011
2:00 PM
Cicero American Legion 50 Washington Avenue
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-4441