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American politician (1934–2018) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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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 83) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sonja Helene Firing |
Alma mater | Old Dominion University |
Occupation | Stockbroker |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
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]
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