Thomas Eugene Purvis
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Thomas Eugene Purvis
1940-2016
Graveside services for Thomas Eugene Purvis, 76, of Canton, were held Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Haven of Memories Memorial Park with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating.
Mr. Purvis passed away Nov. 13, 2016, in Tyler.
He was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Newellton, La. to Walter and Lois King Purvis.
He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, John Wayne movies, bluegrass and country music.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Edward Ervin Purvis.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Sue Purvis; daughter, Lori and Darren Kirby; son, Thomas Walter and Tracy Lynne Purvis; grandchildren, Bailey Priebe and Shawn Kirby; great- grandchild, Adaline Priebe; and sister, Evelyn O’Neal and JoeMac; and numerous nieces and nephews.
