This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Puryear, Singleton, Starks, Gibson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.licking/4604/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Robert Lee Puryear, 51, formerly of Columbus, Ohio passed from time to eternity at 1:18 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at the home of his mother and sister after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 25, 1957, in Newark, Ohio to Carl and Roberta Starks Puryear. His youth was spent in Zanesville, Ohio. Robert worked at Hanson Pipe and Precast in Columbus. Surviving to cherish his memory are wife Veronica Puryear of Charlotte, N.C.; daughters, Micrita Tyler of Canton, Ohio; and Katherine Puryear of North Carolina; grandchildren, Michaelyn and Erynn Tyler; stepchildren, Tylynn, Fonshae and Anthony of Charlotte N.C.; his mother, Roberta Puryear of Zanesville, Ohio; brother Jamee Puryear, New Albany, Ohio; sisters, Beverly Puryear, Creola Puryear both of Zanesville, Linda Puryear and Cynthia Puryear of Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends . In addition to his father, Robert was preceded in death by sister, Jackie Puryear; grandparents, Dewey and Susan H. Gibson Starks and Ernest and Annie Ruth Puryear Singleton. He will be deeply missed by all. We loved him, but God loved him best. Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Burrell Funeral Services, 414 LaSalle St. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at Union Baptist Church, 56 Eighth St.,Zanesville, Ohio with Pastor Raleigh Ragland officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at burrellfuneralservices.com. Muskingum County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.