Charles Giles Purnell

Background

Purnell, Charles Giles was born on August 16, 1921 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Stewart and Ginevra (Locke) Purnell.

Education

University of Texas (Bachelor of Arts, 1941). Yale University (Bachelor of Laws, 1947). Phi Delta Phi (President, 1947).

Lecturer, Taft Institute, University of Texas, Arlington, 1972-1974.

Executive Assistant to Governor of Texas, 1972-1974.

Career

Worked at Locke Purnell Rain Harrell, A Professional Corporation (Dallas, Texas) specializing in Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1947, Texas. Phi Delta Phi (President, 1947).

Lecturer, Taft Institute, University of Texas, Arlington, 1972-1974.

Executive Assistant to Governor of Texas, 1972-1974. Former Director: Dallas Council on World Affairs, 1975—.

Trinity River Authority, 1975-1981. Texas Good Roads and Transportation Association, 1986—.

Vice-Chairman, Governors Energy Advisory Commission, 1973-1975.

Member, Medical Malpractice Study Commission, 1975-1976. Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation.

Achievements

• CHARLES PURNELL has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1945. PTO. Member American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Texas Bar Found, Yale Club, Dallas Country Club, Dallas Petroleum Club, La Jolla (California) Beach and Tennis Club.

Connections

Married Sally Hupp (deceased). Children: Mimi, Sarah Elizabeth, Charles H., John W. Married Jane Carter.

Father:

Charles Stewart Purnell

Mother:

Ginevra (Locke) Purnell

Spouse:

Jane Carter.

Spouse:

Sally Hupp

child:

John W. Purnell

child:

Charles H. Purnell

child:

Sarah Elizabeth Purnell

child:

Mimi Purnell