Cecil M. Purcell, 82, formerly of Bethel, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. He was born Feb. 15, 1927.

He is survived by his wife, Addie Gibson Purcell; three sons, Dean (Shelly), Rick (Joann) and Ed (Darlene) Purcell; three daughters, Mary Purcell, Darlene (Ronnie) Walton and Anita (Mike) Altman; three step children, Bill (Glenna) Johnson, Gene (Diane) Johnson and Ed Johnson; two brothers, James and Thomas Purcell; one sister, Betty Hamm; 24 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Nov. 16 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Bethel.

Interment at Tate Township Cemetery in Bethel.