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Leonard Monroe Purvis, 68, of Atmore, passed away on Oct. 4, 2021 in Atmore.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kellum and Helen Monroe.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Miriam White Purvis; his son, Michael (Amy) Purvis of Pensacola, Fla.; his daughter, Amanda (Josh) Quinley of Atmore; his brothers, Donald (Debbie) Purvis of Mobile and Doug (Charlotte) Purvis of Atmore; his sister, Shelia (James) Helton of Perdido; his grandchildren, Bradley (Brandy), Allison (Bradley), Dylan, Elizabeth, Emma, McKenzie, Gage and Sarah Kate; great-grandchildren, Conner and River; along with many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 8, 2021 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore with Bro. Josh Long officiating.  Interment followed at Serenity Gardens in Atmore.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pilot’s For Christ, P.O. Box 707, Monroeville, AL 36461.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.