Melvin Green Purvis
October 5, 1940 ~ March 13, 2024
Melvin Green Purvis, age 83, of Carthage, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Born on October 5, 1940, in Moore County, he was a son to the late Norman Green and Bonnie Phillips Purvis.
Melvin graduated from Carthage High School in 1958. He received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Atlantic Christian College. He was a corporate officer at N.G. Purvis Farms Inc. Melvin was a member of Acorn Ridge Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, traveling the world, cheering on the Atlanta Braves and spending time with his family, who he loved dearly.
Melvin is survived by his wife of 57 years: Judith Essary Purvis; two daughters: Carolyn Lambert and husband Kelly, Anna Moore and husband Tony; grandchildren: Bryson Lambert and fiancé Ashlee Matthews, Grayson Moore, Bonnie Paige Lambert, and Bella Moore; siblings: Marie P. McFayden and husband Robert, Larry Purvis and wife Betty, Jerry Purvis, David Purvis; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 3 PM at Glendon Independent Christian Church with Dr. John Williamson and Reverend Lacy Frye officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Kennedy Funeral Home on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 5-7 PM and other times at the home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Glendon Independent Christian Church, 148 Glendon Church Rd, Glendon, NC 27325 or Acorn Ridge Baptist Church, 288 Acorn Ridge Rd, Robbins, NC 27325.
Online condolences may be offered at www.PinesFunerals.com.
Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Purvis family.
On behalf of my family, I want to extend our deepest condolences to Melvin‘s family on his passing. He was a good friend to our family for many years and we will miss him very much. Our prayers go up for all of you at this time.
Our deepest thoughts and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. We love you all and will be praying for you as you move forward.
Love and prayers, Tim and Sharon Inman
Prayers for the family as you mourn his death and celebrate his life. Neil and Jenifer Wolfe
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family P&F Farms/Frank Small & Darrell (Punk) Hunsucker
Prayers for God to comfort each heart.
We are sorry for your loss and hope you find peace and comfort. Thinking about your family in this time of grief.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
There are no words that will make the loss any less. Just know that you all have my deepest sympathy. I pray that God will grant you each peace and strength to get through the hard days. He will be missed by so many.
Mrs. Purvis, Carolyn, Anna and family,
Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Mr. Purvis. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams.
So very sorry for the loss of your loved one! His legacy will live on through his wonderful family. Love you all.
Joey and I are praying for you and your family.
Martha Boswell