Keith Purvis

Ralph Keith Purvis, age 80, of Maben, Mississippi passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday morning, October 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. Keith was born on September 15, 1946, in Brandon, Mississippi to the late Ralph Newt Purvis and Edna Lou Warren Purvis. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for Mississippi State University and member of Center Grove Baptist Church in Maben, Mississippi. Keith also enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Keith is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Betty Carson Purvis of Maben, Mississippi; two daughters, Traci Purvis of Maben, Mississippi and Dana (Tim) Jarrett of Vancleave, Mississippi; four grandchildren, Matthew (Tiffany) Rodgers, Allison (Troy Voth) Rodgers, Tucker (Carley) Hogue and Brody Hogue; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Nora Waddell of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Faye Jackson of Vancleave, Mississippi and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Funeral Services for Keith will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel in Eupora, Mississippi. The family will receive friends and family for a time of visitation and viewing on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 9:00AM until time for services at 11:00AM at Oliver Funeral Home. Interment will follow the services at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery in Webster County, Mississippi. Rev. Don Parish and Rev. Howard Rodgers will officiate the services. Those serving as pallbearers are Matthew Rodgers, Tucker Hogue, Brody Hogue, Tommy Phelps, Troy Voth and Chaffin Upchurch. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Purvis family.