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Ferrell Leo Purvis

Birth	:	22 Dec 1921 Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Aug 2011 Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8852882, -92.8196411
Description	:	Ferrell Purvis, age 89 of Centerville, Iowa passed away August 3, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa. He was born on December 22, 1921, in Moravia, Iowa, to LeRoy and Essie Hiatt Purvis. He was the second of seven children. Ferrell graduated from Moravia High School in 1939. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II from October of 1942 through October of 1944. Ferrell's outfit and fifteen tanks were headed to San Pietro, Italy. On December 15, 1943 his tank was hit and he was severely injured. ... Read More	Ferrell Purvis, age 89 of Centerville, Iowa passed away August 3, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa. He was born on December 22, 1921, in Moravia, Iowa, to LeRoy and Essie Hiatt Purvis. He was the second of seven children. Ferrell graduated from Moravia High School in 1939. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II from October of 1942 through October of 1944. Ferrell's outfit and fifteen tanks were headed to San Pietro, Italy. On December 15, 1943 his tank was hit and he was severely injured. Ferrell survived three days and three nights under an olive tree before being found and taken to a field hospital. He tolerated substantial pain and inconvenience as a rusult of that leg injury throughout the rest of his life. He was discharged from the Army and returned to Iowa where he married Ruby Roberta Wakefield on June 2, 1945 in Centerville, Iowa. To this union they had two daughters, Linda Sue and Patricia. Ferrell was a farmer and electrician. His passions were hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. He was a loving and devoted father and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Ferrell could always be counted on to lend a helping hand and he was always recognized by his memorable laugh. He passed away after struggling with health issues for the last couple years. Those left to honor Ferrell's memory are his two daughters, Linda Sue(Joe)Pasa and Patricia Purvis; two grandchildren, Callie Pasa and Cody(Nicole)Pasa; two great grandchildren, Cameron Light and Hayden Pasa; siblings: Floyd(Maxine)Purvis, Freeman(Mary)Purvis and Florene Brouwn; his very special friend Fairy Hartman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ferrell was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Roberta; his grandson Luca Pasa; two brothers, Forrest and Francis; and his infant sister Frona June. Pallbearers will be LeRoy Brown, Gary Purvis, Carl Purvis, Lyle Purvis, Joe Pasa, and Cody Pasa. Honorary pallbearers will be Floyd Purvis, Freeman Purvis, Florene Brown, Dixie Phillips, Charlie Foster, and Fairy Hartman. Funeral services will be held 11 am Monday, August 8, 2011 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville, Iowa. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Moravia, Iowa. A visitation will be held Sunday at Lange Funeral Home from 12-8 pm, with the family present from 6-8 pm. Memorials have been established to the family.

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Ferrell Leo Purvis's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia, Appanoose County, USA.
When did Ferrell Leo Purvis death?
Ferrell Leo Purvis death on 3 Aug 2011 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8852882
Longitude: -92.8196411

Family Members:

Parent

Francis Leroy Purvis

(1886 - 1948)

Essie Marie Hiatt Purvis

(1899 - 1986)

Spouse

Ruby Roberta Wakefield Purvis

(1924 - 1992)

Siblings

Floyd LaSalle Purvis

(1919 - 2013)

Forrest Rollo “Frosty” Purvis

(1924 - 2005)

Francis Gene Purvis

(1926 - 2010)

Frona June Purvis

(1933 - 1933)

Florene Isal Purvis Brown

(1938 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8852882, -92.8196411

2. Moravia Cemetery
Moravia, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8865600, -92.8133500

3. New Hope Cemetery
Hiattsville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8492012, -92.8197021

4. Main Station Cemetery
Maine, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8562200, -92.8673500

5. Salem-United Brethren Cemetery
Moravia, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8918290, -92.8970540

6. Denny Cemetery
Moravia, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8278008, -92.7983017

7. Fleenor Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8638915, -92.8974138

8. Antioch Cemetery
Iconium, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8633359, -92.8974138

9. Old Potts Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9047310, -92.9010320

10. Enix Cemetery
Albia, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9530000, -92.8120000

11. Sales Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8781013, -92.7288971

12. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9526200, -92.8409100

13. Foster Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9414000, -92.7626000

14. Lemaster-Mount Carmel Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9368000, -92.8880500

15. Arnold Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9215000, -92.7352000

16. Knapp Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8810000, -92.7220000

17. Selection Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9569430, -92.7826594

18. Bryant Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7980995, -92.8078003

19. Haines Cemetery
Rathbun, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7980995, -92.8569031

20. Salem Cemetery
Udell, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7902985, -92.7822037

21. Hocking Cemetery
Hocking, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9859056, -92.8236938

22. Eslinger Cemetery
Albia, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9510994, -92.7185974

23. Iconium Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8930000, -92.9550000

24. Eaton Cemetery
Unionville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8189011, -92.7155991