Background
Purcell, John M. was born on February 2, 1939 in New Orleans. Son of Malcolm Lee and Mary Inez (Ratchford) Purcell.
Purcell, John M. was born on February 2, 1939 in New Orleans. Son of Malcolm Lee and Mary Inez (Ratchford) Purcell.
Bachelor, Austin College, 1961. Master of Divinity, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1965.
Associate pastor, First Presbyterian Church, El Dorado, Arkansas, 1965-1966; campus minister, Lamar U., Beaumont, Texas, 1970-1974; pastor, Robbins Memorial Presbyterian Church, Beaumont, 1966-1974; pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Commerce, Texas, 1974-1979; pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Denison, Texas, 1979-1990; pastor, Lakeview Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, since 1990. Member Permanent Judicial Committee Presbyterian Church (United States of America), Louisville, 1983-1989.
Board of directors Volunteer Action Center Greenville, Texas, 1976-1979, Home Hospice ofGrayson County, Sherman, Texas, 1981-1990, Denison (Texas) Helping Hands, 1984-1990. Member Rotary Club (board directors Denison, Texas 1984-1990).
Married Juanita Quinn, June 10, 1962. Children: Paul M., Melanie C.