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THOMAS D. "TOM"
Thomas Dean "Tom" Purvis, 59, of 104 Summerwalk Place, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Born August 21, 1946 in Ft. Meade, KY, he was the son of Margaret Fallon Purvis of Canton, GA and the late Darvin Dean Purvis. He was a graduate of Kent State University where he played basketball. He was associated with N-Tec and was of the catholic faith. Surviving in addition to his mother are a daughter, Jodie Purvis Klein and her husband, Jeffrey R. Klein of Bear, DE; a son, Brain D. Purvis of Philadelphia, PA; their mother, Constance R. Purvis of Mars, PA; two sisters: Eleanor Cupps of Albuquerque, NM and Margaret Landis of Stewartown, PA; and a brother, Gerald Purvis of Canton, GA. A Memorial Mass will be conducted Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 11:00 AM at St. Kilian Catholic Church, Cherry Street, Mars, PA. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 AM until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be made to the Purvis Memorial Endowment, C/O Kent State University, 1061 Fraternity Circle, Kent, OH 44242. THE MACKEY MORTUARY, Greenville, SC was in charge of the arrangements.
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The Geiger Family
January 18, 2006
To the Purvis Family,Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Lots of Love
Heather & Jason Geiger
Jim Taylor
January 8, 2006
It is with great sorrow we learned of the death of Tommy Dean Although it has been several years I still remember good family times as youngsters in Mars ... We send our deepest sympathy to the family.
Jim & Connie Taylor
Bill Cress #44 class of 70
January 5, 2006
I have had two heroes in my life time. One was my Doctor who helped me get through cancer, the other was Tommy Dean. As a skinny little 7th grader at Mars High School I was in awe of this big guy who could do so many things with a basketball. He was everthing I wanted to be both on the court and as a person. He took the time to talk to me, and encourage me to keep working at the game. When I became a Varsity player, he came back to a few games and we would sit in the bleachers and talk about the game. He would give me a few tips on how to play their big man. I only wish my son Steve who now plays on the Varsity had such a great role model. Tom was not only big in stature ,he was a giant in his heart and spirit. God bless you Tommy Dean - I will never forget you.
Dick Craig
January 4, 2006
Connie, I am very sorry to hear about Tom, my sympathies to you and your children. I will always remember the Host Area tournament and what Tom did for Pony Baseball in the North Hills.
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Lillian Campbell
January 3, 2006
The Purvis Family
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Tommy Dean will be sadly missed by many. My prayers and memories are with you.
Lillian Campbell
Dana Kelly
January 3, 2006
Connie, Jodie, Brian & family, Our deepest sympathies to you all. Tom was such a great man. We will miss him, but will cherish all the times spent with him, personally and through working for him. All our love, Dana and Jerry Kelly
Karen Gillespie Reese
January 3, 2006
Purvis Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Tom. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
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Carol Cartwright
January 3, 2006
Connie and family. I am so sorry to hear about Tom. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom is now in the arms of our Lord
Walley Chiplock
January 2, 2006
Eleanor,my sympathies go out to you and your famly. My brother Paul called today,gave me the bad news.
Lucy Auchmutey
January 2, 2006
Margaret, Gerry, Steven and all the Purvis family, please eccept our sympathies.I know Tom will be sadly missed. Eubanks Trucking, Acworth Ga
Lucy Auchmutey
January 1, 2006
Margaret and all the family,I am very sorry for your loss. I know how much you will miss Tom. I had the pleasure of meeting him twice.your friend in Acworth Ga.
Lucy Auchmutey and family
Lucy Auchmutey
January 1, 2006
Margaret and all the family,I am very sorry for you loss. I know how much you will miss Tom. I had the pleasure of meeting him twice.
Lucy Auchmutey and family
steve stauffer
January 1, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Tom. Having grown up in Mars with Tom, he will be sadly missed by all that knew him. May Tom rest with eternal peace.
The Fiel Family
December 31, 2005
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Purvis family. Growing up in Mars gave us a closeness that is rare these days. We all share in your sorrow.
Karen Thompson Zafaras
December 31, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Purvis family. Tom will surely be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Helen Jean & LaVern Dunbar
December 31, 2005
Marg and family our sympathy to you all on the passing of Tommy Dean. God will watch out for him and take care of him. all our love Helen Jean and LaVern and daughter Diana
Tim & Sandy Clement
December 31, 2005
To Gerry,Brian,Jody and all the Purvis
family our deepest sorrow. We will
remember the good years we had Tom.
Nancy Meyers (Thompson)
December 30, 2005
You have my deepest sympathy in your recent loss. I remember Tom as kind person. He will be missed. May God help you through this difficult time.
Montgomery Moody
December 30, 2005
To Gerry and the entire Purvis Family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies. May your hearts be comforted knowing that many are praying and thinking of you and offering their warmth and condolences to you during this time. God Bless...Monte
Fred & Ann White
December 30, 2005
It is with great sorrow we learned of the death of Tom...We send our deepest sympathy to the family.
Fred & Ann White
Edie Cain
December 30, 2005
Please accept my deepest symathy at your loss.My prayers will be with all the family.
Sandra Meanor[Greynolds
December 30, 2005
my deepest sympathy to the purvis family
Shannon and Mark Paliotta
December 30, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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