Bobby Joe Purcell
1930 — 2024
Bobby Joe Purcell of Dripping Springs, Texas passed in the comfort of his home on his ranch March 26, 2024, after spending the day surrounded by his family and caregivers in the presence of prayer and abundant love. Bob was one of two children born to Ruby Annie Rice and James McClain Purcell. He began his life on February 9, 1930, in Louise, Texas. His family moved to Austin, Texas when Bob was 12 years old. It was in Austin that Bob met his wife to be Joy Spillar. As she'd love to tell it, Bob was all tanned up and in a tight yellow bathing suit at a pool she wasn't supposed to be at in East Austin. Joy and Bob married on Sept 22, 1950, loving each other like each day was the first,...