Paul Ray Purtee, 52, of DeGraff, passed away at 3 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at his home.
He was born in Bellefontaine on Feb. 22, 1964, to Arthur L. and Carol Jean Phillips Purtee, who survive.
He is also survived by two sisters, Cindy Purtee and Tonya (Alan) Pope; two brothers, Roger Purtee and Artie (Brian Elliott) Purtee; a niece; four nephews; four great-nieces; and seven great-nephews.
A 1982 graduate of Riverside High School, Paul enjoyed making baked goods for local fairs and festivals. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his niece, nephews, and great- nieces and nephews.
Visitation is one hour prior to a funeral at noon Saturday, May 7, at the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes St., DeGraff. Burial follows in Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Paul Purtee Memorial Fund at United Midwest Savings Bank in DeGraff.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.