Obituaries

Lifelong Firefighter, Police Sergeant Dies After Decades Serving Anne Arundel County

A lifelong volunteer firefighter and former police sergeant died after decades of service in Anne Arundel County.

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Bill Purdy, a life member of the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, died earlier this month. The fire station is pictured above.
Bill Purdy, a life member of the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, died earlier this month. The fire station is pictured above. (Google Maps)

Press release from the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department:

It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of Life Member Bill Purdy on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Bill was not only a volunteer with Woodland Beach VFD but he was well known all over Anne Arundel County not only as a police sergeant but as the man with the steady hand. His artistic lettering was seen on fire and emergency apparatus all over South Anne Arundel County as well as many other commercial vehicles for over 60 years. Our condolences are with his friends and family and those whose lives he touched. Rest easy, Mr. Purdy.

This press release was produced by the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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