Simon H. Purvis Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Simon H. Purvis Jr. of Lufkin, Texas, who passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Simon H. Purvis Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Simon Henderson Purvis, Sr. and Mollie Purvis (Miller); his siblings, Joy Heaton and Jerry Purvis; his brothers-in-law, Burl Heaton, Godfrey Headrick and Ray Johnson; and his niece Rhonda Keel.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Alice Purvis; his sons, Trey (Edie Purvis) of Lufkin and Craig (April Purvis) of Lufkin; his grandchildren, Taylor Purvis, Kyle Purvis, Madison Purvis, Mason Purvis, Brody Purvis, Lynsey Ruth and Whitley McFarland; his sisters, Maurine Headrick of Lufkin and Betty Johnson of Lufkin; and his sister-in-law Gloria Purvis of Lufkin. He is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren; sister.
