Neil William Pursell

	Neil William Pursell, age 87, of Pinckneyville, died Wednesday, January 22, 2003 in the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Marion.
	Neil was born in Pinckneyville on November 2, 1915, a son of Rolland William and Sophia E. (Miller) Pursell.  He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, was a member of American Legion Post #1277 and worked at the former Pinckneyville Garment Factory.
	Survivors include several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harrison (Tub) Pursell and wife Dorothy; four sisters, Alberta Hammann and husband Edward, Flettah Sullivan and husband Johnny, Lola Fulton and husband Corky and one sister, LaVerna, in infancy.
	Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 25 at 3 p.m. in the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, with Pastor Paul Ritter officiating.  Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery, Pinckneyville.
	Friends called at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, on Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of service.
	Memorials may be made to American Legion Post #1277.
