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RALPH PURVIS Obituary
RALPH ANTHONY PURVIS, SR. (Age 89)
32nd Degree Mason Lodge 198 and a Shriner. Born on September 19, 1923 in Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband for 65 years of Jewel Purvis; father of Donnette (Ken) Campbell, Ralph Purvis, Jr., and Joseph Purvis, Sr.; grandfather of Kenny (Kim) Campbell, Kimberly Campbell Lubore, Regina (Evan) O'Rourke, Jason Purvis and Joey (Lindsey) Purvis. Also survived by nine great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. Everyone attending please meet at the administration building at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Mark Worrell
July 4, 2012
I get the honor of performing his funeral tomorrow at Arlington National Cemetery. I am praying for his family and friends and look forward to watching Hotel Company from The Old Guard honor him.
Lindsey Van Wagner
June 29, 2012
Ralph always took the time to talk with me when I would see him at family gatherings and holidays. He remembered such specific details about my brothers and sister and I and always would listen to what I had to say. He was so sweet and he will surely be missed.
Barbara Fishell
June 24, 2012
Ralph was a good man to all who knew him. He always had a smile and good things to say to one. May the good memories of him bring you peace. God bless you all.
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