Roy Purvis

Roy Arthur Purvis, age 64, Mound City, Kansas died Sunday November 20, 2011 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1947 at Paola, Kansas the son of Charles Arthur and Doris Hunziker Purvis. He graduated from Mound City High School in 1965. Roy was an Army Veteran serving his country in Vietnam. He married Suzanne Myers on August 9, 1976. He was a member of Mound City First Baptist Church, Disabled American Veterans and the National Rifle Association. He worked as an equipment operator for Linn County. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles B. "Bruce" Purvis, and a sister Avalee Stark. He is survived by his wife Suzanne Purvis of the home, a son, Charles Purvis of Blue Mound, Kansas, two daughters, Samantha Ekwuru of Edgerton, Kansas and Megan Willard of Mound City, a sister, Carol Gutierrez of Homeland, California, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday November 22, 2011 at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Monday at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the First Baptist Church Mission Fund. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City.