Pate A. Purvis, Sr.

Pate was a loving husband of 37 years to Verna Legette Purvis and devoted Pop-Pop to Vincent Starkey-Purvis, whom they so lovingly raised. Father of Cynthia Purvis and Karen Caulk-Smith. Pate leaves cherished memories with a host of relatives and friends. Pate Allen Purvis, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday February 9, 2021 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, Pennsylvania. Born on March 26, 1933 in Williamston, North Carolina to the late George and Delia Purvis. He grew up in Williamston and received his education there. He served in the Korean War while in the US army. He later moved to Pennsylvania where he continued to further his career of 50 plus years as a professional truck driver! He also started P & L Landscaping and Snow Removal and was known as one of Chester's Best Black Entrepreneurs and was acknowledged throughout the Tri-State area. Funeral services are private due to COVID-19 and request of the family. PLEASE USE THE BELOW LINK TO VIEW THE SERVICE LIVE ON FRIDAY AT 10am https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/4561316