William Joseph Purvis, 80, died on Thursday, July 28, 2016, in Amarillo.
Celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Howardwick Baptist Church on Thursday, August 4, 2016, with Rev. Dave Stout officiating.
Cremation & arrangements are under the direction of 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.
He is survived by 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.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Senior Citizens in Clarendon or the Burton Memorial Library.
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