Gary E. Churchill

Gary E. Churchill
Gary E. Churchill, 70, of Purdy, passed away May 3, 2020 at his home. He was born Jan. 23, 1950; to Dorothy M. Jones and Winston D. Churchill. He was a 1968 graduate of Monett High School. He was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Navy, serving from Aug. 1, 1968 to April 1, 1972. He completed 20 years of service with the Missouri National Guard 203rd Battalion, as head cook. He was married to Laura Jane Hulett-Dent in 2010. She preceded him in death in 2017. He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include: two step-daughters, Rebecca Pumain of Pierce City and Lisa (Joe) Hoffman of Purdy; three grandchildren; his best friend, David Cockrell of Purdy; and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services were held May 8, 2020 at the Monett I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monett. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.