Name: Memorial service for Keith Alan Purdy
Start: 2021-01-22T16:00:00.000Z
Location: McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Mt. Pleasant Location

Keith Alan Purdy Mt. Pleasant - Keith Alan Purdy, 66, of Mount Pleasant, SC, entered into eternal life on Saturday January 16, 2021. Keith was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on May 14, 1954 to the late Douglas W. Purdy and Helen Riley Purdy. Keith spent his childhood in Sumter, SC. He graduated from Sumter High School in 1972. He attended the College of Charleston and Clemson University. Keith was very active and passionate in numerous historical re-enactments and he was a long-time businessman involved in the Greater Charleston hospitality industry. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, David W. Purdy and Jeanine J. Purdy, one niece, one nephew, his step-mother, Barbara Purdy and his long time friend, who was like a sister, Jane Locke. A small intimate Memorial Service will be held in Keith's honor at 11 AM on Friday January 22, 2021 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. A larger Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with much laughter and stories being shared. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Keith`s memory may be sent to Carolina Childrens Charity, PO Box 30068, Charleston, SC 29417. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at https://www.mcalister-smith.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL & CREMATION, Mt. Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, (843) 884-3833. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Purdy

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20 Entries

Drew

January 30, 2024

Good friend, taught me many things about history the couple of years we knew each other.

Larry Fudger

January 20, 2021

To talk about Keith, where do you start? From high school anatomy class with Wally Gilliam, to Picketts Charge at Gettysburg in the largest artillery concentration we ever participated, to filming "North and South" in Charleston, Keith was there. He will be missed.

Toombs DuBose Lewis, Jr.

January 19, 2021

You will be missed, my friend.

Brian Borry

January 18, 2021

Keith, I admired you as a friend at Sumter High School. You were older and wiser than me. We both relocated to Charleston many years ago. Once again, I admired your entrepreneurial sprit and love for southern history! May peace be with you in God's hands!

Gail Weatherford

January 18, 2021

So sorry to hear of the loss of our friend Keith. So many things I could say about him, but they have already been said. Thank you for all you have done Keith. Praying for your family.

Jeff Richards

January 18, 2021

Keith, your stories and roaring cannon will be sorely missed sir. RIP soldier.

Christopher Wallace

January 18, 2021

Keith,
I´m at a loss for words. I will miss talking to you about artillery shells and Charleston history. I know that you are in a better place. Until we meet again!

Mark& Susan Dangerfield

January 18, 2021

Keith, Thanks for being a great friend to us. We will miss you...

Kathy Nesbitt Bishop

January 18, 2021

From McLaurin Junior High to Sumter High School class of 72 - great memories! You fought the great fight, now rest.

Dany Kapp

January 18, 2021

Keith was such a wonderful person always working to make the world a better place.

Cheers
my friend

Beth Hendrix

January 18, 2021

I was honored to have known him as a fellow tour guide and loyal friend.

Enid Idelsohn

January 18, 2021

So sorry to hear about Keith´s passing. He was my date for THE Eagles first comeback tour. A special person, indeed. God bless.

Dana and Bryan Page

January 18, 2021

Your laugh, hugs and drinks will be sorely missed. You were such a warrior and we are happy you are free of your pain. Cheers till we meet again.

James and Mary Boone

January 18, 2021

Keith will be sorely missed, but his pain is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with those of you who were there for him.

Nancy Howle Patterson

January 18, 2021

Keith, we had some great times in high school and spent hours on the phone since. You will be missed my friend.

Kay Motley

January 18, 2021

Grew up in Sumter with Keith. Many good memories. He will be missed.

Chris

January 18, 2021

Sosnowski

kevin mcginnis

January 18, 2021

McKeith, as I called him, & I graduated high school, & were at Clemson together. The stories & misadventures would fill a book. He was voted "best looking" in our HS class of over 600. He loved Charleston, & the area history. May God bless him.

Paula Newsome

January 18, 2021

You will be missed my friend. Rest In Peace.

Carlton and Anne Ouzts

January 18, 2021

Keith introduced me and my wife Anne to the world of Civil war reenacting. What a great guy that really enjoyed living history and life. I am proud to have known him and his "great signature moustache". See you around the campfire Pard.

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