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Harvey "Keith" Purvis, age 72, a resident of Washington, NC died Thursday December 8, 2016

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Born: December 12, 1943, Died: December 8, 2016

    Harvey "Keith" Purvis, age 72, a resident of Washington, NC died Thursday December 8, 2016.

    A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday December 11, 2016 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be officiated by Pastor Jim Pegan.

    Mr. Purvis was born on December 12, 1943 to the late Harvey Junious Purvis and Elizabeth Griffin Purvis. He was a graduate of Ahoskie High School. He was a member of the Army National Guard. Keith's spirited personality charmed everyone who knew him. He will be missed.

    Survivors include a daughter, Claire Purvis Mitchell and husband Robbie of Virginia Beach, VA, a son, Keith Purvis, Jr. and wife Rea of Greenville, a daughter, Connor Purvis Ward and husband Joshua of Bear Grass, a daughter, Jean Purvis Credle and husband Todd of Swan Quarter, grandchildren, Jackson Mitchell, Owen Mitchell, Griffin Purvis, Ebbie Purvis, Greyson Lanier, Anna Credle, Thomas Ward, two sisters, Marsha Purvis Enright and husband Ronald, Gail Purvis Buie, and a brother Garry Purvis and wife Sylvia.

    He is preceded in death by a daughter Nan Purvis Lanier.

    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, 1209 Brown Street, Washington, NC 27889.

    Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Purvis family.
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