Kenneth H. Purvis, 83, was born on May 19, 1935 to Russell and Ollie Purvis. He passed away to Heaven on July 20, 2018 after a 10 month long illness. He was a Crye Leike real estate agent. Kenneth worked for Chrysler Air Temp for 20 years in Dayton, Ohio, and he retired from A.O. Smith Corporation after 20 years. He moved to Fairfield Glade, TN in June 1998 and was a member of the Church of God.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Wanda Purvis; daughter, Sherri Elledge, husband Jay; sons, Jerry Purvis, wife Mary Beth and Paul Purvis, wife Joyce Ann; grandchildren Chris Purvis, wife Linda; Lisa Purvis Ogg, husband Colin, Maxim Reid Purvis, and Zachary Taylor Purvis; great grandchildren, Michael, Kaylee, Bella, and Samuel; brothers, Charles Purvis, wife Etta; Robert Purvis, wife Sally; and Gary Purvis, wife Cheryl; sister- Roberta and many friends and clients of Fairfield Glade and Crossville, TN.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Ollie Purvis; brother Ewell Purvis; and brother-in-law David.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Kenneth will also be held on Tuesday following visitation at 7. He will be laid to rest in Machpelah Cemetery in Mount Sterling, KY.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cumberland House/Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 E. Adams St. Crossville, TN 38555.