Henry Thomas Purvis

Henry Thomas Purvis obituary, Cameron, TX

Henry Thomas Purvis

Henry Purvis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home on Jun. 29, 2024.
Henry Thomas Purvis, 84, of Cameron died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Purvis was born September 10, 1939 in Midway, Kentucky to James Franklin and Edna (Mason) Purvis. He married Enolia "Tump" Rogers on November 14, 1964. He retired from ALCOA in Rockdale after more than 30 years of service. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a Lifetime member of the American Legion Post #9 in Cameron. He is survived by:
His wife Enolia "Tump" Purvis of Cameron
Son Randy Purvis of Cameron
Sisters-in-law Shirley Swindoll of Cameron
Leona Taylor of Cameron
Several nieces and nephews
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