Mr. William R. "Billy" Purvis, 77, of Faulkville, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Memorial Health University Medical Center.

He was born in Bryan County to the late Roscoe & Beatrice Weathers Purvis.  He was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Vernon Jernigan.  He was an active member of Faulkville Baptist Church where he became known as the "Candy-Man".  He retired after 25 years of service from Overnite Transport.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Shirley Brown Purvis; brothers, Frank, Darrell, Wayne and Tim Purvis; sisters, Jean Smith and Annette Finley.  Uncle Billy was a father figure to his many nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the funeral home.

The funeral to honor Billy's life will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Powers Baptist Church Cemetery.  Rev. Chad Vanderburg and Rev. Randall Jeffers will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Brooks Brown, Randall Brown, Scott Brown, Victor Brown, Chris Brown and Steven Brown.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA  31322 (912) 748-2444