In Memory Of Thomas Purvis

Thomas “Wayne” Purvis, age 78, of Marco Island, FL, passed away peacefully at home on March 8th, 2020. He was born in Gordonsville, KY, and was preceded in death by his parents: H.T. and Josephine Purvis.  

Mr. Purvis graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1964 then joined the Army and was attached to the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY. He met his future wife, Susan, when her parents moved to his hometown. They celebrated their 53rd anniversary in August 2019. 

Mr. Purvis spent almost 30 years working in the electrical industry and before retirement was the Executive President of Sales and Marketing for EGS Electrical Group in Chicago Illinois. 

He also worked in the oil industry in Shreveport, LA for 4 years as President of Anglo Marine and Petroleum Equipment, an oil field equipment company. He and his wife resided in Barrington, IL, for 20 years before retiring to Marco Island in 2006. 

Mr. Purvis is survived by his loving wife Susan, daughter Tracie Platt (David), son Michael Purvis (Emily), sister Gina Sutton (Andrew), seven grandchildren: Paige, Hazle, Ashleigh, Thomas, Violet, and step-grandchildren Daniel and Alyson. 

He loved reading, riding his Harley, golfing, traveling and volunteering in the local community. Mr. Purvis was a member of The Island Country Club, Sunrise Rotary where he served as treasurer and was a Paul Harris Fellowship recipient and named Rotarian of the Year in 2011-2012. He was also a board member of Christmas Island Style and was responsible for their annual golf tournament for several years. He helped organize the very first Meals of Hope packaging event on Marco Island in 2006. 

A Celebration of Life and reception will take place at The Island Country Club, 500 Nassau Rd, Marco Island, FL on Saturday, April 25th at 11:30 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in his name be made to Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research 1100 Peninsula Blvd Hewlett, NY 11557 or Meals of Hope 2221 Corporation Blvd. Naples, FL 34109.