James A. Purvis Obituary
We bid farewell to James A. Purvis (Lebanon, Ohio), born in Butler, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 19, 2026 at the age of 87. James A. touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James A. Purvis to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James A. may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Purvis and Mildred Purvis; and his brother-in-law Paul Willis. He is survived by: his wife Martha Purvis; his children, Mike Purvis (Lucy), Kay Glancy (Mark) and Ann Quackenbush (Eric); his sister Nancy Willis; his nephew Joe Bechtel; and his niece Janet Newham (Frank).
If desired, memorial donations may be directed to: Otterbein Senior Life (https://otterbein.org) or to Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties.
