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 by | Buster O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Bill DeSteph |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Robert Purkey July 13, 1934 Parsons, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2018 (aged 83) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sonja Helene Firing |
| Alma mater | Old Dominion University |
| Occupation | Stockbroker |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1957–1962 |
| Unit | U.S. Army Reserve |
Purkey announced that he would not run for reelection in 2013.[3]
Notes
- "Bio for Harry R. Purkey". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
- Poulter, Amy. "Harry "Bob" Purkey, former Virginia Beach delegate, dies at 84". pilotonline.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- Meola, Olympia (April 7, 2013). "Another longtime delegate, Harry R. Purkey, is retiring". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
External links
- "Bob Purkey". Virginia Public Access Project.
- "Delegate Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on June 26, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
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