James C. Pursifull

Pursifull, James C., 69, Nov. 5, 2017, Green Township. Beloved husband of Sally A. (nee Buchert) Pursifull, devoted father of Christy Gabbard (Matt), Tim Haney, Tina Cassiere (Scott) & Rusty Backscheider, loving grandfather of Kaiden, Vance, Gunner, Grayce, Sara & AJ, beloved son of the late Charles & Lillian (nee Condren) Pursifull & dear brother of Melissa Burleson (Don) & the late Mike Pursifull (Mary Jo). Also survived by nieces, great nieces & great nephews. Jim was an auto body repairman, a '66 Elder High grad & a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Jim's military distinctions include the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star & the Silver Star. Mayor Cranley declared Nov. 1, 2017 "Staff Sergeant James C. Pursifull Day" in Cincinnati.Visitation Thursday, Nov. 9, 9:30 AM until Mass of the Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Joseph Church, 25 E. Harrison, North Bend, OH 45052. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Timothy Haney Education Fund, c/o Dennis George Funeral Home, 44 S. Miami, Cleves, OH 45002. dennisgeorgefunerals.com