Robert Lindsey "Bob" Purvis Obituary (1930

Mr. Robert Lindsey "Bob" Purvis, age 78, of Hanover, Indiana. Bob entered this life on Jan. 27, 1930, in Oldham County, Kentucky, the son of Charles W. & Margaret Maddox Purvis, both of whom preceded him in death. He resided his early life in Kentucky, but had spent most of his life in Jefferson County. Bob was united in marriage on December 23, 1948, in Carroll County, Kentucky, to Margaret A. Mahoney. To this union arrived three sons and a daughter to bless their home. Bob enjoyed farming, woodworking, his dog: Nikki, fishing, reading his Bible and going to air shows. He was employed early in life at Standard Oil Service Station on Walnut Street. He later worked for Madison Vending Company, later called Serv-o-mation. He then owned and operated the Hanover Shell Station and owned Bob's Vending from 1971-1982. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Hanover. Bob died Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 8:30 pm at his home in Hanover, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Bob will be missed by his loving wife of sixty years: Margaret A. Mahoney Purvis of Hanover, Indiana; his loving sons: Terry Purvis of Hanover, Indiana; Greg Purvis & his wife: Carol of Hanover, Indiana; Troy Purvis & his wife: Jo of Milton, Kentucky; his loving brothers: Charles Purvis, Jr. & his wife: Dorothy of Milton, Kentucky and Kenneth Purvis & his wife: Maddeline of Madison, Indiana; his loving grandchildren: Aaron, Stephanie, Jason, Josh & Cory; his loving great grandchildren: Aaliyah, Avery, Amber & Aariana; his adoring great great granddaughter: Destani, several nieces, nephews & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles W. & Margaret Maddox Purvis; his daughter: Linda; his brother: Morris Purvis; his sisters: Mary Cooper & Ruby Wentworth. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 11:00 am, by the Rev. Monty L. Mahoney at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton, Kentucky. VISITATION Friends may call Tuesday from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm and Wednesday from 9:00 am until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of King's Daughters' Hospital. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Robert Lindsey "Bob" Purvis, please click here to visit our sympathy store.