Frank Alan Purcell, 74, of Richmond, died Thursday, August 13, 2020, at his home.

Frank Alan Purcell was born on December 23, 1945, in Sheffield, Alabama. He spent his formative years in Hammond Indiana. He was handsome, bright, funny and sensitive. He was a great story teller and a gifted athlete (if not a bit of a troublemaker).  In 1966, his family relocated to Rock Island, Illinois.   It's there he met and married Trish Larson (Williams).  In 1968, they had a daughter, Erin.  Frank worked in retail sales, and Real Estate, in sales, and eventually appraisals.   In 1985, he moved to Ogunquit, Maine where he lived, and worked in construction, commercial fishing, and the restaurant industry.  He was a beloved member of that small seaside community of year-round residents.

When his health started to decline, he decided to move to Richmond, Missouri, to be closer to his extended family, who provided such an amazing support system for him.  He loved his grandchildren, nieces and nephews, reading, playing cards with friends, Budweiser beer, and The Kansas City Chiefs. One of his most recent happiest moments was hearing the joy in his Grandkid's voices when The Kansas City Chiefs had won the Super Bowl.   Of course he had converted them (even though they were born and raised in New York City) and afterwards he sent them a life-sized Patrick Mahomes wall decal (much to their mother's chagrin). This was so very typically his sense of humor.  The kids absolutely loved it. They also loved their Pau Pau, so very much.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Thomas Quinn Purcell, his Mother, Mildred Smith, beloved Baby Sister, Cora Borja, and Big Brother, Tom Purcell Jr. He is survived by Older Brother, James Donald Parker, and Sister-in-law, Rose Parker, his dear Sister, Barbara Konzak, and brother-in-law, Phil Konzak, his loving brother Bill Purcell (who was with him when he passed) and his sister-in-law, Paula Purcell, daughters Erin Quinn Purcell, and Amy Bragg, his nieces and nephews, and his many beloved grandchildren.    He is pictured here with his mother, and Grandson, Bruno Levon.

Memorial services to be announced and held at a later date. Thurman Funeral Home of Richmond is charge of the arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Frank with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com