Harry R. Purkey

Harry Robert "Bob" Purkey (July 13, 1934 – February 16, 2018) was an American politician. Starting in 1986, he was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 82nd district in Virginia Beach.[1][2]

Harry R. Purkey
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 82nd district
In office
January 8, 1986  January 8, 2014
Preceded byBuster O'Brien
Succeeded byBill DeSteph
Personal details
Born
Harry Robert Purkey

( 1934 -07-13)July 13, 1934
Parsons, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 2018(2018-02-16) (aged 83)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sonja Helene Firing
Alma materOld Dominion University
OccupationStockbroker
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service19571962
UnitU.S. Army Reserve

Purkey announced that he would not run for reelection in 2013.[3]

Notes

  1. "Bio for Harry R. Purkey". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
  2. Poulter, Amy. "Harry "Bob" Purkey, former Virginia Beach delegate, dies at 84". pilotonline.com. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  3. Meola, Olympia (2013-04-07). "Another longtime delegate, Harry R. Purkey, is retiring". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2013-05-22.


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