Roy Elvis Purvis Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Roy Elvis Purvis of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, J. B. Wheeler and Iris Lucille Wheeler; his grandson James Michael McHan; his great grandchild Reese Statum; his brother Russell Purvis; his mother-in-law Gail Thompson; and his sister-in-law Susan Colley.
He is survived by: his wife Debbie Mann Purvis; his children, Melissa Purvis Evans (Scott), James Elvis Purvis (Jenny), William Roy Purvis, Brandon Roy Purvis, Brian Allen Purvis (Kylene) and Nicklaus Scott Purvis (Heather); his grandchildren, Ashley Lynn Statum (Daniel), Sasha Marie Stewart (Jason), Crystal Rose Bussey, Cole Bruce, Amber Purvis, Macon Tilley (William Faircloth), Madison Purvis, Josh Brumfield (Lynnsie), Jacob Purvis, Kayden Purvis, Kyla Purvis and Lucas Purvis; his great grandchildren, Abby Statum, Tripp Statum, Janson Stewart, Jaxon Portuese, Chloe Brumfield, Annaelise, Kenzlee, Taevon and Jamarcus; his siblings, F. D. Purvis, Glynda Hale and Glenn Wheeler; and his friends, Bobby, Diana Statum, Fred Allen, Jimmy Crocker and Billy Watson.
