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Born on July 21, 1963 in Valpariso (Eglin AFB), Florida, United States
Passed away on April 3, 1980 in Lucedale, Mississippi, United States
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Duane Purvis, 16 years old, born on July 21, 1963, and passed away on April 3, 1980. We will remember him forever.
Forever 16, my sweet precious, Duane. Oh, I wonder how you would be now, grandchildren as sweet as you. I love you, baby. I'll be there with you and Tony before you know it.
Another year has passed. We still missing you. I pray you and Uncle Lonnie have had great talks reminiscing. He had so much to tell you. Love, Aunt Donna
Here I am, playing with those memories again. Remembering how we had run in fear of our lives the night before, remembering the penny you found on heads and saying, this is my lucky day. Remembering when you fell at my feet, Tony and mother bringing you back to breathing again, mother had just had open heart surgery. I rode in the ambulance with you to Mobile Infirmary and the Dr. saying you wouldn’t live. You lived for less than 3 hours more. I remember Bro Doug Cook being there and my brother who had to pick me up and carry me when they said you were gone, my world went black. So much I cannot remember, even then, like a nightmare that only parts are recalled. And now, 41 years later, it’s like it was only yesterday. I remember the many nights I sat beside your grave, midnight didn’t matter, unknowing that 20 years later your brother would be beside you. I can still hear your voice when you called my name, see that beautiful smile you always had and full of fun and laughter. I was only 35 years old and you were only sixteen. I loved you then and I love you now and I miss you so very much. Just Mama
Such sweet memories when I think of you. Thank God for memories, especially the good ones. We miss you but we’ll see you before long. Jesus is coming soon. I love n miss you.
Another year come n gone. Still missing you. I tell you what, please tell Jesus to come on and Get His children and we could see you sooner. Til then....love you.
Well, Duane, another year, another birthday has come n gone and we are still missing you. Surely we will all be together soon. Jesus is coming. Please tell my baby, Kaylie, mama misses her too. Love you Duane.
It's me again, honey, remembering, missing, loving and longing to hear your voice as you enter the door "hey mama". Another year, only by the grace of God do I live with these two heartaches. I love you, Mama.
Another year has gone by, how do they go fast? It seems like only yesterday. I love you and miss you just as much as I did 35 years ago. I love you, my son, my son.
Happy Birthday, my precious Duane, you would 51 years old today, 6lbs. 6 oz, so tiny, so precious, so gone too soon. I miss you and love you today as I did 34 years ago. Have a wonderful day with Tony, your Dad and all of our loved ones with you.
We still miss your sweet smile. And what cha got to eat? Let's go fishing. We going to the bible camp. I can hear the words and see the mischief in your beautiful eyes. Loved my sweet young man!!
This is my precious son, Gone too Soon. A forever nightmare, forever hurt, forever hole in my heart too deep to fill. I love you and miss you my son. Forever missed. He was only 16 and I loved him so. Mama
My dearest brother, at 10 years old I lost you.... First major pain I had ever had to endure and one of the hardest to ever get beyond. Your memories still linger on every breath I take. I Love you and miss you endlessly.
Forever 16, my sweet precious, Duane. Oh, I wonder how you would be now, grandchildren as sweet as you. I love you, baby. I'll be there with you and Tony before you know it.
Fifty years. Such a long time to seem like yesterday. Mama’s baby boy. Michelle’s precious brother. Tony’s shadow. Aunt Donna’s loving nephew. This web site perfectly named. Forever Missed. I love you, sweet boy.