Dennis Dequan Purcell, 17, of Raeford, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Affectionately known as Quan, from an energy-filled little boy, he was unforgettable to anyone who encountered him. He was born on July 21, 2001, to Dennis Purcell and Sarah Morris Purcell. He attended Pinecrest High School and was in the graduating Class of 2019. He was also a beloved member of Rock Salvation Ministry in Raeford.
He had a smile that could light up the room; you could always find him making other people literally laugh out loud with his jokes, singing, and impressions. He loved spending time with family, especially his cousins and his older sister, Vernita. He and his big sister were inseparable. He was a friend and brother to many. A member of the Pinecrest football team, he was a true servant leader who encouraged and mentored younger players. He was an athlete, a maturing musician, and a rookie hunter.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George Morris Jr. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Dennis and Sarah Purcell, and his sister Vernita Purcell, all of the home. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Bernice Morris, and his paternal grandparents, Walter Ree Purcell and Glinnie Mae Purcell, all of Raeford; his aunts, Jenell (Greg), Clara (Carl), Ann (James), and Marilyn; and uncles, James (Jackie), Kenneth (Barbara), and Tony.
Online condolence can be made at purcellfuneralhomes.com