Birth date: Dec 22, 1921 Death date: Aug 3, 2011
Ferrell Leo 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 se Read Obituary
I will always remember Ferrells laugh and how it bounched off the walls ! When Stacie and Jarid were about 4 & 6 we had left a family dinner and on the way home in the car they were both trying to laugh as loud as Ferrell , his laugh will be in our hearts forever ... Posted by DeAnne Purvis - Niece August 04, 2011
I am now the lone survivor of five couples who for 30 years spent every other Saturday evening at each others homes to play cards and visit. I shall never forget Ferrel's hearty laugh. Posted by Leola E Lain - Mystic, IA - long-time friend August 05, 2011
I'll always remember how Farrell and Roberta tolerated our craziness as Linda and I spent time at the Purvis house when we were in high school and when we lived together in Des Moines right after high school. After Roberta passed, every time that Farrell and I met that he would have a huge smile on his face and we'd catch up about the past. He was a good man. I'll miss seeing him! My thoughts and prayers are with Linda, Pat, Joe, Callie, and Cody. Posted by Cheryl Pasa - San Antonio, TX - Linda Pasa's Sister-In-Law August 05, 2011
Linda, Pat and families, So sorry to read of the passing of Ferrrell. What a GREAT guy. Pat we used to have alot of fun at your house and whenever I met him anywhere after that we had lots of things to catch up on. It was so nice to move back in his neighborhood when we lived north of Centerville. I will never forget the kind words that came from your mom and dad. So glad to have know them. I know we have lost touch but want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Posted by Margueritte (Martin) Rardin - Bella Vista, AR - friend August 06, 2011
So sorry to hear of Ferrell's passing. When I was about 16, I let another guy drive my old 50 Chevy. He promptly drove it into a ditch. I wasn't far from home, but I walked all the way down to Ferrell's house for help, so my parents wouldn't find out. He got his tractor & pulled my car out. As far as I know, he never told my parents. He was a great guy & I know he'll be missed. Posted by Paul Tharp - Loveland, CO August 07, 2011
I will miss your Dad so much. His great laugh and always those smiling twinkling eyes. We were such a fortunate family to have the Uncles and Aunts we did, and brought up with the values we sometimes didn't like but made us who we are today. I pray God will grant you comfort and strength during these next few days. Love and Prayers, Steve & Kathy Posted by Kathy & Stephen Foster - Harvest, AL - Niece August 08, 2011
My grandfather V.C. (Ben) Kaster used to have a great time with Ferrell. They hunted and shot the bull and enjoyed each other. He was a nice guy and always enjoyed visiting with everyone. Posted by Jody McDanel - Centerville, IA August 09, 2011
So sad to hear about Uncle Ferrell. My best childhood memories were from visiting the Centerville relatives, especially at your first farm. Even now when I look at his picture I smile and hear him laughing that laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and Patricia, it's so hard to say good bye to such a one of a kind guy! Posted by Lisa Wallace - Hastings, MI - Niece August 09, 2011
