Robert Howard Purdy, 70 of St. Mary's City, MD died November 22, 2009 at his residence.

Born February 22, 1939 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Alfred M. Purdy, Sr. and Carrie A. Purdy.

Bob moved to St. Mary's County 36 years ago coming from Prince George's County, MD. He retired from Rock Creek Ginger Ale, Co. in 1980 and began working as a Waterman. He was an avid NASCAR fan, especially of driver Tony Stewart. Bob owned several Harness race horses, he enjoyed fishing and hunting but especially spending vacations and quiet time with his family and faithful canine companion, Millie.

In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by his wife the late Antoinette C. Purdy, one daughter Karen L. Purdy, two brothers; Murvin Purdy, Jr. and Dow Purdy and two grandchildren, Jamie Dean and Cheri Farrell. Bob is survived by his children; Barbara Gatton, (Kim) of Shallotte, NC, Valerie Buckner, (Mark) of Dameron, MD, Elaine Faust, (Chuck) of St. Inigoes, MD, Robert Purdy, (Maggie), of California, MD and Amanda Purdy, (Jesse Forrest), of Ridge, MD and one sister, Sandra Ordile, (Kenny), of Shallotte, NC, also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends for Bob's Life Celebration on Friday, November 27, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary's City, MD where a Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. with Reverend John Ball officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, Development Dept. #250, 27001 Agoura Rd., Calabasas, CA 91301 and/or Trinity Episcopal Church Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 205, St. Mary's City, MD 20686.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.