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Hilton Bennett Purvis Sr.

November 6, 1947 — October 25, 2018

Carlton

Hilton Bennett Purvis Sr., 70, of Carlton, died Thursday, October 25, 2018. Hilton was born in Worth County to the late Zollie and Flora Marchant Purvis. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brother, Donald Purvis, and sister, Patricia Wheless. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Purvis, children, Hilton “Bo” Purvis Jr. (Mary), and Jimmy Purvis (Stephanie), siblings, Ronald Purvis, Carlton Purvis, and Latrelle Cyree, grandchildren, Taylor Thomas (Matt), Madison Walker (Braxton), Hannah Manculich (Tyler), and Owen Purvis, and great grandson Gatlin Thomas.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 30, at Lord and Stephens, East Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Lord and Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.

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Visitation

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes

4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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Memorial Service

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes

4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605

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