He was was the first of two sons born to Harry Vern PURDUE and Edna Joy CAPLE.
Vernon served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a S. Sgt. He was never married. Vernon, who liked to be called Phil, worked as a hair stylist in his mother's salon. He was a kind and gentle man.
Vernon died of a heart attack at the age of 52. Rest in peace cousin.
He was was the first of two sons born to Harry Vern PURDUE and Edna Joy CAPLE.
Vernon served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a S. Sgt. He was never married. Vernon, who liked to be called Phil, worked as a hair stylist in his mother's salon. He was a kind and gentle man.
Vernon died of a heart attack at the age of 52. Rest in peace cousin.
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VERNON P PURDUE
S SGT US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
1923---------1975