SALISBURY - Wesley Handy Purnell died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at his home in Salisbury. Born here, he was the son of Anna L. Purnell of Berlin and the late Alexander F. Purnell. A 1972 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, he was employed with the Salisbury/Wicomico Airport in maintenance for the last 17 years. He was also formerly employed with the Town of Ocean City and Avis Car Rental in Salisbury. He was a member of St. John's United Metodist Church in Berlin. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandra Waples Purnell, of Salisbury; one daughter, Alesha Purnell, of Philadelphia, Pa.; one granddaughter; six siblings, Patsy L. Purnell, Alexandra Stanley, Patricia Whittington, James Purnell, Aline Dennis, all of Salisbury, and Terry Purnell, of Waldorf; and a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at St. Paul U.M. Church in Berlin. Interment was in the church cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Jolley Memorial Chapel in Salisbury.