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PURVIS, 66
LAKELAND - David Randall Purvis, 66, of Bartow, passed away on August 4, 2019. He was born in Lakeland, FL on November 21, 1952 to the late James Randall Purvis and Dora Loretta Kaiser.
David grew up in Highlands City, was a proud Alabama fan, 'Roll Tide!'
David is survived by his wife, Charlotte Purvis; children David Randall (Kathi) Purvis, Jr., Matthew Warren (Heather) Purvis, Amber Nichole Purvis; step-daughter, Crystal Marie Fiedler; siblings, John Winifred (Ann) Purvis of Lakeland, Emmett E. (Debi) Purvis of Bartow, J. Darrell P. Purvis of Lakeland, Charles P. (Janeane) Purvis of Lakeland, Vivian A. Griffin of Lakeland, Deborah Burke of Lakeland.
David is preceded in death by his brother George (Red) Purvis, and son Justin Derek Purvis.
Services will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Lakeland Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 2:30 - 3:00 PM. Service will begin at 3:00 PM, followed by a graveside service at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow.
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Charles T Purvis
August 2, 2024
Hard to believe you've been gone 5 years. I'll probably be joining you soon. R.I.P.
Charles T Purvis
August 3, 2023
Hard to believe it's been this long. Rest in Peace Bro.
Charles Purvis
August 2, 2020
Hard to believe it's been a year since you left us R.I.P. David
Brenda Patrucco-Kiwacz
August 25, 2019
Condolences to the Purvis family.
May David rest in peace.
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Brenda Patrucco-Kiwacz
August 25, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire
Purvis family.
May David rest in peace.
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Leroy Willis
August 10, 2019
Prayers to the Purvis family, sorry for your loss.I have many memories of David when I was little, when I look back I just laugh. Rest in peace my friend. Leroy Willis
Charles Purvis
August 9, 2019
Rest in peace brother, Love you.
Charlotte Purvis
August 9, 2019
We know it was as hard for you to leave us as it was for us to let you go. I'm glad the cancer is dead and your in Heavan with a new body and new home. We love you and miss you, all my Love Tulips
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