Harry R. Purkey

Harry R. Purkey
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 82nd district
In office
January 8, 1986 – January 8, 2014
Preceded byBuster O'Brien
Succeeded byBill DeSteph
Personal details
BornHarry Robert Purkey
( 1934 -07-13)July 13, 1934
DiedFebruary 16, 2018(2018-02-16) (aged 83)
PartyRepublican
SpouseSonja Helene Firing
Alma materOld Dominion University
OccupationStockbroker
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1957–1962
UnitU.S. Army Reserve
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Harry Robert "Bob" Purkey (July 13, 1934 – February 16, 2018) was an American politician. Starting in 1986, he was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 82nd district in Virginia Beach.

Purkey announced that he would not run for reelection in 2013.