William "Howie" Purdy, Jr.

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved William "Howie" Howard Purdy Jr. on March 21st 2025 at the age of 55. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on April 15th 1969 to William "Bill" Howard Purdy and Sherry Zaner Purdy of Forest, Virginia. He is proceeded in death by his wife Becky and his father Bill Purdy.

Survived by mother Sherry Zaner Purdy, sister Kathy Purdy and many other close loving family and friends. Especially appreciated are those who supported Howie in his valiant fight to the end include Julie Gattis, Teresa, Stephanie, Dae, Darren, Mark, Pam and so many more.

He graduated from ECGlass High School and continued his education at CVCC in Lynchburg Virginia. Howie left an impression with everyone he met with his humor, kindness and thoughtfulness. He was the kind of person that would do anything to help another person, even give the shirt off his back. He never meet a stranger. Among his diverse loves and passions were travel, carpentry, camping, animals, education and most of all FOOD, whether it is preparing a gourmet meal or enjoying going out friends.

As a Raleigh resident for 30 + years his current employment was with the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Art and most of the Raleigh theaters. Howie shared his culinary skills at many Raleigh restaurants. He owned his own business "Howie the Handyman" which says it all.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday March 26, 2025 from 12:00 to 2:00 with a time of remembrance at 1:00.

An additional service will be held at Mountain View Church in Forest, VA. Date to be determined.