James Purvis Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Purvis of Bedford, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 88, on November 11, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fay and Verda; his sister Shirley; and his former wife Kathryn. He is survived by: his wife Adele; his sons, James Jr. (Margaret), Jeffrey (Annie) and Gregory (Marianne); his grandchildren, James (Kyra), Christopher, Kathryn (Matthew), Juliana and Christina; and his great grandchildren, Cedar and Finn.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to: The Friends of the Bedford Public Library, 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730 To plant Memorial Trees in memory of.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bedford Funeral Home

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November 15, 2020

Lisa Fay wrote a sympathy message

“Professor Purvis hired me when he was Chairman of the Religion Dept at Boston University. He was more than my boss, he was my friend. My husband and I spent many wonderful evenings with him and his wife Catherine. He performed our marriage ceremony. He will be remembered with loving thoughts.”