Obituary: Charles Randal Purchase

Charles Randal Purchase of Winnemucca passed away on July 17, 2021, at the age of 67. 

He was born on December 11, 1953, to Charles and Dorothy Purchase in Michigan. 

Charles grew up in Michigan with his siblings, Jeff and Suzi. He graduated high school and enlisted in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he started is career in Sales.

He sold everything from jewelry to firearms. He owned his own Gun Store and Indoor Shooting Range for many years. 

He enjoyed riding motorcycles, shooting, and camping. 

Charles married Sandra Hardy, they divorced two years later. He had one child, Westley. And dated Kathy Majors for the last 5 years until his passing. 

He is survived by his son, Westley Purchase. Grandchildren, Jacob Purchase, Joshua Purchase and Erica Sanchez. Great-grandchild, Evi Purchase. His brother, Jeff Purchase and his girlfriend of 5 years, Kathy Majors. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Purchase and Charles Purchase and his sister, Suzi Sminez. 

The Purchase family would like to thank Nevada Highway Patrol and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.