Gary Purcell

Gary D. Purcell, 62, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
He was born Jan. 19, 1954, to Ray Purcell and Helen (Mills) Purcell in Indianapolis. He married Connie (Golob) Purcell on Feb. 14, 1992, and she survives. Other survivors include two children, Kristy Shaul of Arlington and Ashley Shaul of Indianapolis; sister, Karen Andrews of Indianapolis; and four grandchildren, Alexis Branson, Braydon Spiker, Coen Spiker and Emma Tate.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Judy Denny.
Mr. Purcell was a lifetime resident of the area.
He graduated from Morristown High School in 1972.
Mr. Purcell was a truck driver for Shelby Bottled Gas for nine years and for other companies for several years.
Gary enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos and NASCAR on TV. He loved animals and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. Gary was a practical jokester who never met a stranger.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mary Alice Mulligan officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter, in care of the funeral home.