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Obit For Raymond Lee Brite
Headline Purdy MO
Text Raymond Lee Brite, 87, Purdy, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home after a sudden illness.

Mr. Brite was born Aug. 16, 1898, in the McDowell area. He was president of First State Bank of Purdy until retiring in 1965. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as treasurer for more than 30 years and as an usher for 50 years. He was a member and treasurer of the Purdy Senior Citizens Club.

He married Lola May McPhail on Feb. 22, 1924, at Cassville. She died May 7, 1983.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. David Winfrey will officiate. Burial will be in Purdy Cemetery, under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home of Monett.
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Date May 1986
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