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  Purkey, Harry R. "Bob"
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AffiliationRepublican  
 
NameHarry R. "Bob" Purkey
Address
Virginia Beach, Virginia , United States
EmailNone
Websitehttp://www.bobpurkey.com
Born July 13, 1934
DiedFebruary 16, 2018 (83 years)
ContributorWishful Thinking
Last ModifedDavid
Jul 13, 2020 04:34pm
Tags Caucasian - Married - Air Force - Methodist -
InfoHarry Robert "Bob" Purkey, Sr.

VA House: 1986-

Birth Date: 7/13/1934 Parsons, WV

Education: Old Dominion University (B.S., Business Administration, B.S., Economics, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society)
Wharton School of Business
University of Pennsylvania, PA
entrepreneurial program
Virginia Colleges and Universities:
Old Dominion University
Military Service: USAR (1957-62)
Occupation/Profession: First vice president (Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.)
Membership & Affiliation: Methodist Church
Virginia Beach Republican Party (former chairman)
Chamber of Commerce (former member)
Virginia Public Beach Commission (former commissioner)
Norfolk Sports Club
Governor's Commission on Government Reform "Strike Force"
Select Committee on Transportation
Great Neck Recreation Association (former director)
Old Dominion University Education Foundation (former director)
Old Dominion University Intercollegiate Foundation (former director)
Industrial Development Authority (former director)
Tidewater Automobile Association (director)
Boy Scouts of America, Tidewater Council (former director)
Spouse: Sonja Helene Firing
Children: Harry R., Jr., Charlotte H., and Gregory

Obituary: [Link]


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  11/08/2011 VA State House 082 Won 97.16% (+94.33%)
  11/03/2009 VA State House 082 Won 60.39% (+25.27%)
  11/06/2007 VA State House 082 Won 60.60% (+21.41%)
  11/08/2005 VA State House 082 Won 70.86% (+42.00%)
  06/14/2005 VA State House 082 - R Primary Won 63.15% (+26.30%)
  11/04/2003 VA State House 082 Won 97.27% (+94.55%)
  11/06/2001 VA State House 082 Won 98.71% (+97.43%)
  11/02/1999 VA State House 082 Won 65.04% (+30.40%)
  11/04/1997 VA State House 082 Won 98.94% (+97.89%)
  11/07/1995 VA State House 082 Won 98.98% (+97.96%)
  11/02/1993 VA State House 082 Won 99.78% (+99.57%)
  11/05/1991 VA State House 082 Won 60.43% (+20.91%)
  11/07/1989 VA State House 082 Won 99.85% (+99.69%)
  11/03/1987 VA State House 082 Won 99.89% (+99.78%)
  11/05/1985 VA State House 082 Won 56.49% (+13.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
VA District 2 - R Primary - Jun 08, 2010 R Scott Rigell