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Apr 18, 1978 - Jul 19, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My deepest condolences to you Shawn and your family.
Eugenia Zile Fadejevs
July 25, 2025 | Sterling, VA | Friend
We remember JP being so welcoming and fun on our trips to visit Brandy and Jason. Jeff and I are very sorry for your loss and hope that memories will warm your hearts.
Emily and Jeff Grdic
July 24, 2025 | Raleigh, NC | Friend
It was a joy to work with JP at Flowserve My heart is broken for his family. You all are in our thoughts.
Susan Costello
July 23, 2025 | Forest, VA
So sorry to hear of JP’s passing I enjoyed working with with him and learned a lot from him. He always had time to help. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Jan Bryant
Jan Bryant
July 23, 2025 | Forest, VA
We are so sorry for your loss. JP was a good man and great coach. May the Lord comfort you in the days ahead. ❤
Cindy and Zane (Alaina's grandparents)
Cindy and Zane Stevens
July 23, 2025 | Lynchburg, VA
JP Puryear was my friend and teammate. We shed tears, blood, and sweat on the gridiron, basketball court, and baseball field. They called us the dynamic duo their words not ours. Thunder and Lightning, 50 and 55. Teams hated to see them numbers on the field. We didn't see each other a lot over the years but when we did it was like we saw each other the day before. JP football glory fails to compare to what kind of man he became. An exceptional son, loving husband and a devoted father. I have...
James Younger
July 22, 2025 | Lynchburg, VA | Friend
I’m absolutely devastated to hear of the passing of my highschool classmate, friend, teammate and brother. I would like to extend my deepest of condolences to the Puryear family and all those who came in contact with or who’s life was impacted by this great person. Thanks for all the memories on the all baseball diamonds and football fields during our time playing at WC!! God has truly gained another angel!!! Fly high #50!!!
Sharron Braxton
July 22, 2025 | Brookneal, VA | Classmate
I worked with JP, Jesse and Turtle. JP always seemed to be smiling, I know Flowserve will not be the same without him. My heartfelt sympathy to the Puryear family.
Tony Evans
July 22, 2025
The Flowserve family has an empty space that can't be filled. I worked with "P" for 20+ years and his greeting was always a smile. We should never ask "why" JP had to leave but know that God must have needed another Angel. My condolences to the family and know that God is with you during this time of sorrow.
Maddie Pritchett
July 22, 2025 | Gretna V, VA | Coworker
Altavista……….James Preston “J.P.” Puryear, age 47 of Altavista passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his residence.
Born April 18, 1978 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Jesse Lee Puryear and Diane Snyder Puryear of Gladys. J.P. was a manager with Flowserve. He was a former high school and college football player with William Campbell High School and Ferrum College. He was a travel softball coach and varsity softball coach with Altavista High School.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Amanda Cundiff Puryear of the residence; two daughters, Kaycie J. Puryear of Altavista and Kaylee J. Puryear of Altavista; one brother, Shawn D. Puryear of Berryville; three nephews, Cameron Puryear, Christian Puryear and Austin Kegley; two nieces, Kylie Kegley and Ally Kegley; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike and Rhonda Cundiff of Altavista; and a sister-in-law, Kelsie Kegley and husband, Jacob of Roanoke.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at New Prospect Baptist Church Family Life Center by Rev. Brady Willis.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
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