1950
Larry
2018
Larry Duane Purvis
July 10, 1950 — August 11, 2018
Larry Duane Purvis, age 68, finished his race on August 11, 2018 surrounded by his family at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Larry’s life began on July 10, 1950, in Frankfort, Indiana, born to the late Charles and Libby Purvis. He is a graduate of Indiana University. Larry retired after over 30 years in the corrugated industry. At the time of his passing, he was employed at General Motors in the body shop. Larry spent a great deal of his time coaching for Columbia National Little League, Babe Ruth League, and Zion’s Jr. High and City League Basketball. Besides serving as a coach, Larry served his Lord and church as chairman of the Deacons, teaching men’s Sunday school class, and leading men’s ministry at First Baptist Church. As a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene, he served as a Sunday school teacher, small group leader, and in the Food Pantry.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Larry loved his family deeply and enjoyed spending time with them cooking, golfing, going to ball games and the lake, or any excuse to be with his family and friends.
A service celebrating Larry’s life will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia. Mark Lindstrom, Tonya Marks, and Stan Breeden will be officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 4-8 pm also at the funeral home.
Past and current members of First Baptist Church and Grace Church of The Nazarene will serve as honorary pallbearers, along with the Friends of Grace Sunday School Class.
The family gives their special thanks to Columbia Oncology, the staff at Maury Regional Medical Center, Select Specialties Hospital in Nashville, Health South Rehab in Franklin, and NHC Maury.
Mr. Purvis is survived by his wife of 46 years: Sue Purvis; three sons: William Purvis of Knoxville, Nicholas Purvis of Murfreesboro, and Timothy (Carrie) Purvis also of Murfreesboro; daughter: Kimberly Purvis of Baltimore, MD; two granddaughters: Emma & Libby Purvis; sister: Sharon (Lowell) Devore of Ft. Wayne, IN; uncle: Jim (Bonnie) Cahoon. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his aunt, Martha Kemper.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to Grace Church Care and Share Benevolence Fund at 2302 Highland Ave., Columbia, TN 38401.
Williams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may send your condolences to the family at www.williamsfh.com .
Larry’s life began on July 10, 1950, in Frankfort, Indiana, born to the late Charles and Libby Purvis. He is a graduate of Indiana University. Larry retired after over 30 years in the corrugated industry. At the time of his passing, he was employed at General Motors in the body shop. Larry spent a great deal of his time coaching for Columbia National Little League, Babe Ruth League, and Zion’s Jr. High and City League Basketball. Besides serving as a coach, Larry served his Lord and church as chairman of the Deacons, teaching men’s Sunday school class, and leading men’s ministry at First Baptist Church. As a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene, he served as a Sunday school teacher, small group leader, and in the Food Pantry.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Larry loved his family deeply and enjoyed spending time with them cooking, golfing, going to ball games and the lake, or any excuse to be with his family and friends.
A service celebrating Larry’s life will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia. Mark Lindstrom, Tonya Marks, and Stan Breeden will be officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 4-8 pm also at the funeral home.
Past and current members of First Baptist Church and Grace Church of The Nazarene will serve as honorary pallbearers, along with the Friends of Grace Sunday School Class.
The family gives their special thanks to Columbia Oncology, the staff at Maury Regional Medical Center, Select Specialties Hospital in Nashville, Health South Rehab in Franklin, and NHC Maury.
Mr. Purvis is survived by his wife of 46 years: Sue Purvis; three sons: William Purvis of Knoxville, Nicholas Purvis of Murfreesboro, and Timothy (Carrie) Purvis also of Murfreesboro; daughter: Kimberly Purvis of Baltimore, MD; two granddaughters: Emma & Libby Purvis; sister: Sharon (Lowell) Devore of Ft. Wayne, IN; uncle: Jim (Bonnie) Cahoon. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his aunt, Martha Kemper.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to Grace Church Care and Share Benevolence Fund at 2302 Highland Ave., Columbia, TN 38401.
Williams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. You may send your condolences to the family at www.williamsfh.com .
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