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Donald Ralph Purvis

December 23, 1949 — November 3, 2024

Brandon

Donald Ralph Purvis, Sr., 74, of Brandon, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2024.

Mr. Purvis was born December 23, 1949, in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Brandon High School and the University of Mississippi. He married Sedalia “Dadie” Noland in 1978, and together they had two sons. He worked in the oil and gas industry as a production superintendent.

He was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church. Poppa enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball, soccer, perform in Brandon High School band, and martial arts. Don also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and auto racing.

Mr. Purvis was preceded in death by his parents, Watson and Linda Purvis.

Survivors include his wife, Dadie Purvis; sons, D.J. (Leslie) and Ramsey (Erin); grandchildren, Peyton, Trey, Gareth, Emmitt, and Elliott; brother, Watson (Cindy); sister, Missy (Daryl); and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Oakdale Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 10:00 am until 11:45 am with the funeral service following at 12:00 pm. Mr. Purvis will be laid to rest in Old Brandon Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children's of Mississippi by mail to 2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216 or online at https://www.umc.edu/Development/How/Funds/Childrens.html.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

10:00 - 11:45 am (Central time)

Oakdale Baptist Church

1872 MS-471, Brandon, MS 39047

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Oakdale Baptist Church

1872 MS-471, Brandon, MS 39047

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Burial

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

Old Brandon Cemetery

, Brandon, MS 39042

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