Mr. Rufus Donald "Pete" Purvis
March 31, 1928 - February 15, 2022
Rufus Donald “Pete” Purvis, 93, of Keller, TX, previously of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on February 15, 2022. Pete was born in Keysville, Florida, March 31, 1928, to Kneal and Grace (Taylor Young) Purvis. He retired as an electrician from Exxon Mobil and later on retired as an electrical inspector from Hillsborough County. He was an avid gardener and started a successful landscape business after retirement. He was an accomplished gospel soloist, as well as a member of a gospel duo with his niece, Janda Moody. He was a long time member of gospel quartets that performed at various events, church services and concerts throughout Florida. He’s survived by his wife of 73 years, Hilda B. Purvis, and daughter, Carolyn Parrish of Keller, TX. His grandchildren are Meredith (Jason) Bauer, Devin (Jennifer) Parrish, Alexis (Jeff) Jones, and Rachel (Matt) Roberts. Great grandchildren include Mycayla, Jackson, Trace, Beckham, Trudy, Lockhart and Marilyn. A graveside service will held at Friday, March 11 at 11:00 A.M. at Beulah Cemetery, 5300 Beulah Church Road, Lithia. For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at Facebook.com/HopewellFuneral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions honoring Pete may be made to Beulah Baptist Church (http://www.beulahbc.info). Expressions of condolence can be sent to HopewellFuneral.com.
Rufus Donald “Pete” Purvis, 93, of Keller, TX, previously of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on February 15, 2022. Pete was born in Keysville, Florida, March 31, 1928, to Kneal and Grace (Taylor Young) Purvis. He retired as an electrician... View Obituary & Service Information