Anthony Purdin

On Sunday, September 19th, 2021, Anthony Michael Purdin passed away in his sleep at his Mount Vernon home.  Anthony was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 23rd, 1996. He attended Hilliard City Schools and was working at Tech Tire and Wheel.

Anthony’s love of cats was matched only by his love for cat themed t-shirts.  He also had a passion for fishing and all animals.  Anthony was extremely intelligent and had an amazing heart and would go out of his way to help his friends and family when he could.  He had a way to make people laugh, even in the toughest of times.

Anthony was proceeded in death by his maternal grandmother, Linda Shaffer and his paternal grandfather, William Purdin.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Michael & Lisa Purdin; mother and stepfather, Amy & Andy Todd; sisters, Amber Purdin (David Rutter) and Abby Todd; brother, Jeremy Purdin; nephew, Ethan Rutter; grandparents, Catherine Purdin and Larry Shaffer (Lubov) as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service will be held Sunday October 3rd and 3:00pm at Hilliard United Methodist Church at 5445 Scioto Darby Road. Please visit https://fb.me/e/1HC4GGHtX for details about the service.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Capital Area Humane Society in Anthony Purdin's name.