Kenneth Purvis
July 06, 1940 - January 23, 2019
Kenneth L. Purvis – Age 78, of Cranberry Twp., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Mr. Purvis was born on July 6, 1940, son of Ross and Dorothy Purvis. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Purvis; loving father of Kate Purvis, Karen Purvis, Kenneth L. (Tina) Purvis Jr. and Kimberly (Duane) Krautter; caring grandfather (Pap) of Sean (Kathy) Kort, Michael (Lindsay) Kort, Cali Krautter, Tara (Carmen) Bruno and Travis (Brianna) Barkley, Alexes, and Jasmine; great-grandfather of Ava, Isabella, Gianni, Evie, Ethan, Pierce, Donna, Gunner, Bruce and McKenzie.He was the owner of Ken’s Auto Parts in Cranberry Twp. from 1968 until 1988. After that he changed careers and operated Purvis Heating and Cooling until his retirement. He loved to ride his Honda Gold Wing and more recently his Can-Am Spyder. He participated in the Honda Gold Wing Club rides and their fundraiser. He always had a joke to tell and a smile on his face. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to RideForKids.org.
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. I knew him for decades and liked him very much. I will miss Ken.
Honored to have been his friend. He will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathy to the family.
God speed dear friend. You will be missed. You smile and kind words were always a positive.Rip
Mr. Purvis was always the life of the party. He had a really great cackling laugh that you’d always hear at the end of the jokes he would tell. My mom said that he was always in good spirits and she never seen him mad or unhappy. He had a really great business. He was very honest. You could trust that he wasn’t gonna rip you off. He was a really great neighbor. He used to make me a pot of dirty rice enough for a family of ten. It was really good. It took me a week to eat it all because there was so much. I’m really gonna miss him but I have a whole life of memories. That’s how long I’ve known him.
When my husband was out of work, Ken extended him credit at the auto parts store so he could work on people’s cars to provide for his family. I will never forget his kindness! RIP Ken.
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for the entire family … XOXO
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Purvis family’s. Ken was always there when we needed help with furnace and air conditioning thru the years. Rest In Peace good neighbor 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dear Purvis Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. He serviced our AC/furnace for 28 years. He always had a story to tell and a smile on his face. He used to bring a flower as a thank you. He will be greatly missed. Heaven gained a new angel. Deepest sympathies!
So sorry to hear of Ken passing.I have lots of great memories of growing up with Ken.I spent lots of time at the Purvis house.We would go swimming in the lake,or just hang out.Uncle Ross was my favorite uncle,Ken had his personality,always had a funny story to share or a joke.Sorry I never got to know Ken,s family.So take care you are all in my thoughts and prayers.Ken and I were 1st cousins.Our mothers were sisters.
I am sorry for your loss. Ken was a special man.
Hello, dear family. We were all so surprised to hear of Ken’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ken was a wonderful, kind, and always had that twinkle in his blue eyes. Will be remembered fondly by all of us
Sincerely,
Shirley, Mary, Jean, Lois and Betty