Eddie Purifoy, 69, of Orange, passed away on September 28, 2017, in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00, Monday, October 2, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Darrell Segura of First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on October 11, 1947, he was the son of Edwin Louis Purifoy, Sr. and Lena Rae (Pickering) Purifoy. Eddie was a retired pharmacist for Woodland Heights Hospital in Lufkin, TX. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Beth Purifoy of Mauriceville, TX; children, Todd Purifoy and wife, Kim, of Crandall, TX, Melanie Claybar and husband, Lannie, of Orange, TX, Ben Purifoy and wife, Erin, of Orange, TX, and Brad Huckabay and wife, Julie, of Temple, TX; step-mother, Mildred Purifoy, of Bridge City, TX; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Rusty Purifoy and wife, Holly, of League City, TX, and Edwina Billings and husband, Bubba, of Kendell, NY.
Serving as pallbearers will be Todd Purifoy, Ben Purifoy, Brad Huckabay, Lannie Claybar, Jeff Woodard, and Brad Lapeyrolerie.
Condolences
Diana Burris
November 2, 2017
Dear Faye Beth & family, I am so sorry for your monmumental loss. My heart cries for you. I will always love Eddie & miss him dearly. We have been friends ever since I was born. We go all the way back to the beginning of our lives in El Dorado, Arkansas. Our Daddy's grew up across the street from each other in El Dorado, so we have a long family history together as well. Eddie was always a great friend. He was extremely talented, funny, sweet, caring, and he always loved his family above all else & friends beyond measure. I am sending hugs & prayers. May GOD wrap his loving and healing arms around all of ya'll now & in the future to comfort ya'll as only HE can through your time of enormous grief. Sending my Love to all.
Diana
Jerry Otwell
October 24, 2017
I went to high school with eddie for a couple of years in the sixties. my parents and i moved to west virginia. eddie and i were the class cartoonists and comedy writing team.i remember the teachers would frown on our activities but the school had us write a comedy skit for an assembly of some kind. i remember using a lot of Mad Magazine material. whenever i've thought of him over the years it always brings a smile. he was a unique individual and all were blessed who knew him. jerry otwell ,bay village ohio.
Spencer And Tara Marks
October 2, 2017
Spencer and Tara Marks purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Eddie Purifoy.
Anonymous
October 2, 2017
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Stacey Arabie
October 1, 2017
Stacey Arabie purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Eddie Purifoy.
Stacey Arabie
October 1, 2017
My home is filled with memories of Eddie because of his love for photography. My walls and picture frames are all filled with memories he captured through his camera lens. Eddie loved his photography, his music, and most of all his family and friends. This neighborhood will not be the same without his presence. Love you Eddie and you will always hold a special place in our hearts. Love, Rob, Stacey, Madison, Caroline, & Henlee
Anonymous
October 1, 2017
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Anonymous
October 1, 2017
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Gary And Rebecca Sonier
October 1, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Such a kind and thoughtful person.
Nathan Merritt
September 30, 2017
My deepest condolences to al the family, friends, and loved ones of Eddie. I pray God gives each of you strength and comfort at this time and all the days to follow.
Janet Greene
September 30, 2017
Fay Beth and family. So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Janet and Johnie Greene
Anonymous
September 30, 2017
Sweet Sincerity was purchased for the family of Eddie Purifoy.
Vickie And Tom Foreman
September 30, 2017
I always thought Eddie was one of the handsomest guys from Bridge City, and he was. But he was also the swetest guy around. He will be dearly missed. Love snd prayers Faye Beth for you and your family.
Anonymous
September 30, 2017
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Eddie Purifoy.
Anonymous
September 30, 2017
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