William Joseph Purvis' Obituary
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE – 6:00 PM at Howardwick Baptist Church on Thursday, August 4, 2016 with Rev. Dave Stout officiating.
Cremation and arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
William Joseph “Bill” Purvis was born July 15, 1936 in Newkirk, Ok to Ted and Dorothy Dailey Purvis. Bill was a Veteran of the US Airforce retiring after 21 years of service. He married Anne Word on May 8, 1987 in the country of Turkey, and together they lived Loveland, CO prior to moving to Howardwick 9 years ago. Bill was a member of the VFW in Clarendon and American Legion post in Hedley. He loved visiting with friends, delivering Meals on Wheels the past 5 years, and scroll sawing. He was a member of the Howardwick Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS- his wife, Anne Purvis of Howardwick; son, Jeffrey Mahannah; 2 daughters, Teresa Wright and Vicky Hinz; brother, Ted Purvis; 4 grandchildren, Geoffrey Wright, Mikayla Hinz, Keith Mahannah, and Ryan Mahannah; and 2 great grandchildren.
MEMORIALS – In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Senior Citizens in Clarendon or the Burton Memorial Library.
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