Mr. James H. Purdy, 83, of Southern Pines, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in West End, North Carolina. 

James Purdy was born in Laurinburg, North Carolina.  He went to New York in his late teen years and worked as a Footwear Care Specialist.  When James retired, he married Rebecca Oats and moved to Southern Pines, North Carolina.  He loved God and going to church; especially the one in Laurinburg.  James watched his father and uncles build that church.  He loved singing his favorite song, "I will trust in the Lord until I die".  James loved his family.  His grandson, Brandon Wildy was there during this illness and daughter Cynthia Purdie.  We love you!

Good-Bye...

A precious one from us is gone
A voice we love is still.
A place is vacant in our hearts,
Which can never be filled.

And after a lovely heartache,
And many a silent tear.
But always a beautiful memory,
of one we love so dear.

Love always,
The Family

A private burial will take place at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

***The Family of Mr. James H. Purdy will be hosting a Celebration of Life for him on Sunday, October 5, 2025 2:00pm at 1540 W. New York Ave. Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387.***

Please keep the family and friends of Mr. James H. Purdy in your thoughts and prayers. 

Arrangements are entrusted to McLeod Funeral Home of Southern Pines, North Carolina.