James Milton Purdy, 88, of Houston, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Pasadena.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Timpson.

 

Mr. Purdy was born May 19, 1926 in Lafayette, Indiana to Darby C. Purdy and Margaret A. Mather Purdy.  He served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Purdy was of the Methodist faith. 

 

He is survived by

Wife: Katy Purdy of Houston

 

Nephews:

James D. Purdy of Lafayette, Indiana

Michael R. Purdy of New Delhi, Indiana

William Farrell of Fisher, Indiana

George Farrell of Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Niece: Jackie McDowell

 

Brothers-in-law:

Guy Flournoy and wife, Joyce, of Shreveport, Louisiana

Pete Flournoy and wife, Carolyn, of Tenaha

 

Sisters-in-law:

Weeda Lowry of Center

Sarah Lewis and husband, John, of Huntington

Betty Duke and husband, George, of Timpson

Rachael Brannon and husband, Ronnie, of Longview

Madora Purdy of Lafayette, Indiana

Norma Flournoy of Nacogdoches

Dorothy Flournoy of Longview

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

 

Cousin: Sandi Williams

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Darby C. Purdy and Margaret A. Mather Purdy

Mother-in-law & Father-in-law: Zelma V. Flournoy and Arbie A. Flournoy

Brothers: Jack W. Farrell, Richard D. Purdy

Brothers-in-law: Henry D. Flournoy, Clifford E. Flournoy, Paul E. Flournoy, Ray Lowry

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com