Mr. Cecil Eldridge Puryear of Clarksville, VA passed away peacefully October 27, 2015. He was born in the Halifax County, VA on January 18, 1941 and was 74 years old. He was the son of the late Clarence Puryear and the late Elizabeth "Clevie" Watts Cole. He was a member of Cherry Hill United Methodist Church and retired from ABB. Mr. Cecil Eldridge Puryear is survived by: One Son Dwayne Puryear and wife Kimberly of Hillsville, VA One Brother Keenan Cole and wife Joyce of South Boston, VA Two Nephews Chris Cole Kevin Cole One Niece Anita Collins ***Preceded in death by*** His Parents Clarence Puryear and Elizabeth "Clevie" Watts Cole One Brother Harvey T. Cole Private Service has already been held.