Herbert Purvis, 87, of Hillsboro, OH, passed away Thursday morning, August 17, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born December 11, 1929 in Mt. Sterling, KY, a son of the late James and Sarah Summers Purvis.

He is survived by: his wife, Hulda Faye Johnson Purvis, whom he married October 25, 1950; one son, Gregory (Sharon) Purvis of Leesburg, OH; two daughters, Melinda Culbertson of West Union, OH, and Marsha (Michael) Mason of Decatur, OH; twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: two sons, Clifton Jay Purvis, and Wilton Ray Purvis; six brothers; and four sisters. Funeral services will be private.

Funeral arrangements are in care of Carpenter-Fritz and Vice Funeral Home.  Condolences may be made at www.carpenterfritzvicefh.com