Gerald Harvey Purser

Mr. Gerald Harvey Purser, 85 of Buford, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28. 2025. Gerald was born in Rochester, New York on July 4, 1939 to the late William Harvey Purser and Louise Housler Purser. He moved to Atlanta with his family when he was three and attended Christ the King Elementary and Marist High School when it was located in downtown Atlanta. He was known as the Golden Toe for kicking barefoot for the high school football team! He graduated from Georgia State and was a founding member of Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter there. While at Georgia State, he met his wife to be, Fieda Jordak. They were married August 4, 1959 at Christ The King Catholic Cathedral. He served in the military briefly in 1960-61. After college and a brief stint with Sears in Macon, he decided to return to Atlanta and begin carpet installation which his father had also done. Gerald was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was married to Fieda for over 65 years and was a great father to Rick and Bobby. He had a long career in carpet installation including many years with his son Bobby. Gerald never really retired! He loved to fish and spend time at his lake house with his family and friends. He enjoyed Marist football and playing blackjack. He was a hard worker and enjoyed fixing things and taking care of his house and yard. He was always willing to help others. He is preceded by his parents William and Louise, his sisters Janet Mattison and Sr. Kathleen Purser (Grey Nuns) and his brother Paul Purser. He is survived by his wife, Fieda; sons Rick (Maureen), Bobby (Stacey); grandchildren Sean, Kelsey (David), Krista (Pete), Sydney, Jordan (Leah), Olivia and Trevor; great grandchild Lane; Sister Roberta (Robert) Breitbeil, Sister in Law Marie Purser and Brother in law Raymond Mattison. Many nieces and nephews also survive to cherish Gerald’s memory. A time of visitation will be held at Flanigan Funeral Home at 4400 South Lee Street in Buford, GA on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 6439 Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch, GA at Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. with Father Pete Coppola officiating. A reception will follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. www.alz.org.

Gerald Harvey Purser

July 4, 1939 - May 28, 2025