Edward Boyd "Slick" Purnel l, age 61 of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home following a long term illness.  He was born April 11, 1962 in Ithica, New York, the son of James F. and Jean A. (Bennett) Purnell.  Slick worked all his life as a mechanic and handyman. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, hunting, and fishing.  Slick enjoyed teasing his friends and family and always had a new joke to tell them.  He had a great sense of humor and a caring heart.  More than anything, Slick loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Slick's family includes 2 children, Ashley Purnell (Harold Simmons) of Elwood, and Adam Purnell of Elwood; mother, Jean A. Purnell; step-son, Aaron Lugenbell; 6 siblings, James "Jimmy" Purnell, Patricia Kilgore, Joe Purnell, Michael Roy, Debra Wix, and Tina (husband Fred) McGuire; 6 grandchildren, Destiny Purnell, Xavier Purnell, Eric Purnell, Grayson Simmons, Paisley Simmons, and Christopher Edwards; close friend, Lanaia Bennett; former spouse, Donna Purnell; and several nieces and nephews.

Slick was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roger Purnell; brother-in-law, George Wix; nephew, Shane Purnell; and great-nephew, Kyler Matagerd

A funeral service celebrating Slick's life will be conducted at 1 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Chaplain Andrew Winey officiating.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home.   Memorial contributions are suggested to Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.