William Purvis Obituary
The passing of William Purvis of Ellerbe, North Carolina occurred on August 11, 2026. William, born on April 5, 1948, is remembered by those who knew him. 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, William P. Purvis and Ollie Chavis Purvis; his wife Judy Isdell Purvis; and his siblings, Jefferson Thompson, Blease Purvis and Mary Purvis Raffaldt.
He is survived by: his daughters, Katrina Deaton of Mt. Gilead and Melissa Jenkins (Henry) of Ellerbe; his former wife Shiela Decker of Mt. Gilead; his grandchildren, Nicholas Deaton (Jamie), Jayden Purvis (Cailyn) and Allie Jenkins; and his siblings, Arthur Lee Thompson, Anna Griffins, Geraldine Haire, Lynda Bozeman, Hattie Liles and Ginger Ravenbark.
