Clyde Newman Purdy

Clyde Newman Purdy, age 78, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Purdy was born on June 22, 1943 to the late Elijah Purdy and Delma Carner Purdy. Mr. Purdy was a self-employed logger and was of the Christian faith.



Mr. Purdy is survived by his wife of 55 years ~ Jean Dale Jennings Purdy of Dawson Springs, KY; three daughters ~ Shelia Purdy, Becky Purdy-Pool and Kimberly Purdy all of Dawson Springs, KY; two sons ~ Kevin (Amanda) Purdy and Frankie (Jessica) Purdy of Dawson Springs, KY; one sister ~ Anna Hayes of Dawson Springs, KY; twelve grandchildren ~ Dani, Shannon, Joseph, Javin, Austin, Kayla, McKinzee, Harleigh, Kane, Lane, Brian and Will.



Preceding Mr. Purdy in death were his parents; a brother ~ Lee Roy Purdy; two sisters ~ Louise Purdy and Agnes Purdy Evans.



Visitation for Clyde Newman Purdy will be Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday, November 19, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour at 1:00 P.M. at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs, KY with Rev. Danny Earl officiating. Burial will follow at Lafayette Cemetery in Dawson Springs, KY.



Pallbearers will be Kevin Purdy, Frankie Purdy, Kane Purdy, Keith McKinney, Bobby Peyton and Jason Lynn. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jericho Vannoy and Jonathan Stevens.



In an effort to deter the spread of covid-19 and the variant, face masks and social distancing are highly recommended.



Mr. Purdy’s service will be streamed live on Beshear Funeral Home Facebook beginning at 1:00 PM CST on November19, 2021. (To view: “Google” beshearfuneralhomefacebook and select “videos” among the menu options).