This afternoon, Mr. Earle Purser was laid to rest at his home church, Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church (also my home church). For the few people out there who did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Purser during his ninety plus years on this planet, you truly missed out.
Mr. Purser was a gentleman scholar - a man of faith who truly believed that service came before self. He was generous with his money, time and energy, helping young attorneys, recovering alcoholics, the homeless and countless others realize that their lives were precious, valuable and, most importantly, that they were worthy of God's love.
Mr. Purser began practicing law in 1950. He was a living link to the days of Atticus Finch and a time when attorneys were revered members of the community. Mr. Purser is one of the reasons I choose to become an attorney. Goodbye Earl, you will be missed.
-Joshua M. Whitaker
3 comments:
My father, Sandy Calder, also held Mr. Earle Purser in high esteem. He told me that Mr. Purser was loved by everyone who met him. Mr. Earle was very kindhearted and a good friend to many. Thanks Josh for posting this.
I hope we all will leave this world having inspired others to fulfill their dreams and touch as many hearts as Mr. Earle Purser.
Tay Brewer
Amen.
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