Dr. John P. Purdue DVM

John P. Purdue, DVM, 76, of Newburgh passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022. He was born April 6, 1945 to the late William and Betty (Inman) Purdue and grew up in Boonville, Indiana. John graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1970 and went on to have a rewarding forty year career at Parkdale Animal Hospital alongside his partner Dr. Roger Colman. He found his calling to care for animals at a young age and throughout his career spread kindness and compassion to both pets and people. John's foundation was his belief in Christ as his Savior, evidenced by his encouragement to others to grow in their personal faith journey. John was diligent in supporting mission work of all kinds, most recently through serving on the Missions Board at Living Word Christian Church. John counted it his greatest blessings to share in the love of family and the gift of many friendships. He treasured a good meal and conversation with those he loved, as well as time spent with his children and grandchildren. Some of his favorite pastimes were card games, fishing, golfing, and cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers. John is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Kristi (Palombit) Purdue; son, Brian Purdue (Sandi) and son, Seth; daughter, Jennifer James (Scott) and children, Heather Dougan (Kody), Dylan and Haven; daughter, Michele French (Mark) and children, Zoe, Barnabas, Boaz and Benjamin; son, Danny Purdue; sister, Barbara Barnett; nephew, William Barnett (Daryl); niece Lana Greear (Adam); father in law, Theo Palombit; sisters in law, Janis Garrison and Linda Vickers; brother in law, Michael Palombit (Leeann), and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, officiated by Pastor Tommy Epperson, with private burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends may visit 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2022 and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Evansville Rescue Mission or Christian Veterinary Mission. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.