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Roger Dale Purvis

June 25, 1948 — March 21, 2025

Mr. Roger Dale Purvis of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late William Thomas Purvis and Aldie Jane Morris Purvis, was born on June 25, 1948 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He departed this life on Friday, March 21, 2025 at his residence having attained the age of 76 years, eight months and 26 days.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and was a lifelong farmer.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Beshears Purvis, having united in marriage on November 20, 1969.

He later married Sandra Purvis, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Sandra Purvis of Greensburg, other survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law: Robert and Mary Purvis, George and Rachel Purvis, Roger D. and Misty Purvis and Hunter; a daughter and son-in-law: Tamara and TJ Milby; step-children: Terry and Brittany Thompson, and Virginia Thompson; grandchildren: Robert Jr., Chasity and TC Moore, Blake, Dakota, Noelle, Austin, Brianna, Faith, Remi, Jordan, Landon, Paige, Madison, Lily, Chloe and Dakota R.; five great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law: Wayne and Brenda Purvis of Missouri; one sister: Rita Chrisman of Illinois; plus a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Purvis was preceded in death by siblings: Harlen, Doris, Doyld, Rebecka, Joyce and Ronald.

The funeral services for Mr. Roger Dale Purvis will be conducted at 12 Noon, Central Time, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Bro. David Mitchell and Bro. Raymond Hollins officiating.

Visitation is requested from 5 PM until 8 PM, Central Time, on Monday and after 7 AM Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Brad Hodges, Brad Jackson, TJ Milby, Harley Rodgers, Jacky Underwood and Terry Thompson

Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations towards funeral expenses, and can be made at the funeral home.

Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of the arrangements.

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Monday, March 24, 2025

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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