Larry E. Purfield, 73, of East Peoria, IL died at 11:19 pm Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home in East Peoria.

Born on October 31, 1949 in Peoria, IL to Jack and Virginia Morrow Purfield, he married Linda S. Graham on July 3, 1996. She preceded him in death in 2014.

Surviving is his stepson, Cameron Graham of East Peoria.

Larry proudly served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.

Larry worked as a driver at Car Quest Auto Parts in Morton, where he enjoyed visiting with mechanics as he delivered parts. He formerly worked at Terminex.

There will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded, and inurnment will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.