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Melvin Purvis Obituary

Melvin Arthur Purvis passed away February 19, 2010, surrounded by his loving wife of 68 years, Esther, daughter Carol, Minn., nephew Paul (Kay), Gladbrook, Iowa. Predeceased by son Robert, Aurora, Colo., two brothers, Ed and Harold and sister Loraine Stover. Surviving brother is Wilbur, Marshalltown, Iowa plus nieces and nephews. Born in Grundy Center, Iowa, Mel served with the 753rd tank battalion WWII, American Legion member of 58 years, and owned / operated a Auto Body Shop. He enjoyed summers fishing in Minn. and 30 winters shuffling in Palmetto before choosing Palmetto as home in 2002. A wonderful hus-band and father, he will be missed by many. Memorials to PMHC shuf-fleboard or Rivera Palms.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Feb. 24, 2010.

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