Luther Phillip "Phil" Purifoy

Luther Phillip "Phil" Purifoy born October 4, 1926 in Camden, Arkansas went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2010. He was a founding member of Hillside Baptist Church and honorably served in the United States Army during World War II as a military police officer. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He led by example and worked diligently to teach the value of a strong work ethic and strong family values. His joy was in his family, his work, and his vegetable garden. In the summer he could often be found in his garden, working late into the evening to ensure a bountiful harvest he could share with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Maryann; parents, Luther Purifoy and Zelma Landers; son, Stephen Purifoy; daughter, Gaynelle Alexander; and granddaughter, Leslie Purifoy. He is survived by his daughter, Pam Johnston and husband, Dean of Camden; son, Bart Purifoy and wife, Kathy of Chidester; grandsons, Luke Purifoy of Chidester, Stephen Purifoy and wife, Summer of Chidester, Justin Clark of Hot Springs, and Stephen Alexander II and wife, Leah of Shreveport; granddaughters, April Purifoy of Fairfield Bay, Jennifer Riley and husband, Marcus of Stephens, Stephanie Gibson and husband, Blake of Baton Rouge; great-grandchildren, Brynlee, Judson, Johnathan, Gabrielle, Kevin, Emily and Conner. A memorial service will be held Wednesday January 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Baptist Church in Camden with Bro. Larry Owen officiating.